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health1 month ago•8 min saved

The hidden AF risk for midlife cyclists—and how to ride with it

Midlife endurance cyclists have a higher risk of atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart rhythm disorder linked to decades of riding and an enlarged left atrium. AF can cause sudden drops in power and dizziness during rides, but it’s treatable with medications, rhythm-control strategies, and sometimes ablation. Prevention isn’t foolproof, but risk can be managed through moderate training, healthy weight and blood pressure, good sleep, limiting alcohol around workouts, and treating related conditions like sleep apnea.

via bikeradar.com|

#atrial-fibrillation #cardiology #cycling

health6 months ago•11 min saved

Push Too Far: How Endurance Obsession Can Turn Into Addiction

The piece uses Luke Tyburski’s extreme endurance feats and other stories to show how obsessive training can become an addiction—marked by secrecy, withdrawal, underfueling, and injuries—despite exercise addiction not being formally recognized in DSM-5/ICD-10. It outlines prevalence among regular exercisers, links to eating disorders and cross-addiction, and discusses signs, stigma, and recovery options such as therapy and peer support to help people regain a healthy relationship with movement.

via The Guardian|

#eating-disorders #endurance-sports #exercise-addiction

cycling-culture7 months ago•55 min saved

Riders’ bones under pressure: pro cycling confronts its bone-density problem

A feature explains how pro cycling’s historical practices have contributed to low bone density among riders and outlines how teams, doctors, and governing bodies are shifting toward better bone health through nutrition, weight-bearing training, rest, and policy changes.

via Cyclingnews|

#athlete-wellbeing #bone-density #bone-health

health-and-relationships1 year ago•8 min saved

Marathon Running and Marital Strain

Training for and completing marathons or triathlons can have mental health benefits but also pose risks such as anxiety, depression, and relationship strain, especially when the activity becomes a compulsive coping mechanism or leads to neglect of personal relationships. Awareness, balance, and communication are key to maintaining mental well-being and healthy partnerships.

via The Times|

#endurance-sports #health-and-relationships #marathon

science1 year ago•3 min saved

Neanderthal Genes May Limit Endurance Athletes' Performance

A Neanderthal gene variant affecting energy production in muscles may limit endurance athletic performance in some Europeans, with carriers being less likely to reach elite levels, though it does not significantly impact daily activities or overall health.

via Live Science|

#athletic-performance #endurance-sports #energy-production

technology2 years ago•6 min saved

"Top Stories from the Week of March 24th, 2024"

The Week in Review features a roundup of recent posts from DCRainmaker, including behind-the-scenes looks at Apple Fitness+ Studios and hands-on with the Polar Grit X2 Pro. It also highlights spring sports tech deals, YouTube videos, and interesting findings from around the web, such as Wahoo's dark mode for ELEMNT/BOLT series and a man's use of a drone for rescue in snowy mountains. Additionally, it covers the new iGPSport iGS800 Cycling GPS Computer and TrainerRoad's launch of Red-Light-Green-Light feature.

via DC Rainmaker|

#endurance-sports #garmin #smartwatches

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Jasmin Paris Makes History as First Woman to Finish Barkley Marathons"

British ultrarunner Jasmin Paris becomes the first woman to finish the grueling Barkley Marathons, completing the 100-mile race in Tennessee with only 99 seconds to spare within the 60-hour cut-off time, joining just four other finishers in the race's history. The race, known for its extreme difficulty, features a course with five loops totaling approximately 100 miles and a climb and descent of 54,200 feet, with no aid stations except for water at two locations.

via ESPN|

#barkley-marathons #endurance-sports #jasmin-paris

sports-nutrition2 years ago•19 min saved

"Revisiting Carb Consumption for Cyclists: The Pros and Cons"

The high carb trend in endurance sports, particularly in pro cycling, has led to increased carb intakes of at least 90 g/hr for male pro cyclists. While there is limited research on the benefits of carb intakes exceeding this level, it is clear that the nature of racing has changed, and high carb intakes are reportedly helping to fuel this. However, for non-pro cyclists, such high carb intakes may not be necessary for most rides, and excessive carb intake can lead to health concerns. The article discusses the science and practicalities of carb intake on the bike, the distinction between absolute and relative exercise intensity, and the implications for nutrition practices for both pro and non-pro athletes.

via Escape Collective|

#carb-intake #cycling #endurance-sports