In this interview with an experienced cardiac nurse, we break down the heart health risks cyclists should understand, especially as we get older. You’ll learn the clear difference between AFib (often manageable) and VFib (a medical emergency), why endurance athletes can be more prone to AFib, and how to reduce risk with smart, consistent training and better habits around hydration, sleep, stress, alcohol, and caffeine. We also cover what to do if you feel palpitations on a ride, i...
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In this interview with an experienced cardiac nurse, we break down the heart health risks cyclists should understand, especially as we get older. You’ll learn the clear difference between AFib (often manageable) and VFib (a medical emergency), why endurance athletes can be more prone to AFib, and how to reduce risk with smart, consistent training and better habits around hydration, sleep, stress, alcohol, and caffeine. We also cover what to do if you feel palpitations on a ride, i...
What is possible as a cyclist as you age? Challenging boundaries!
Velo Performance Cycling Podcast
11 minutes
2 years ago
What is possible as a cyclist as you age? Challenging boundaries!
Hey there, welcome to the Velo Performance cycling podcast aimed at master cyclists. As an experienced cycling coach in my 50s, I understand the unique challenges faced by master cyclists. Certainly from my own experience, I'm pushing back on age, I lift heavy, regularly include hard efforts on the bike and eat well. EPISODE 1: In this first podcast (also on my Youtube channel) I give insights into my coaching practice, what I get the master cyclists I coach to focus on in training and nut...
Velo Performance Cycling Podcast
In this interview with an experienced cardiac nurse, we break down the heart health risks cyclists should understand, especially as we get older. You’ll learn the clear difference between AFib (often manageable) and VFib (a medical emergency), why endurance athletes can be more prone to AFib, and how to reduce risk with smart, consistent training and better habits around hydration, sleep, stress, alcohol, and caffeine. We also cover what to do if you feel palpitations on a ride, i...
