BIKE FITNESS: TO GYM OR NOT TO GYM? THAT IS THE QUESTION
For as long as I can remember and have been cycling, there has been ongoing debate amongst the peloton as to whether gym workouts are beneficial to cyclists. I am, personally, a believer in the gym for cyclist. Having spent 8 years without a gym and 6 years with the gym, I know which one has propelled my strength, flexibility, stamina and endurance – and it didn’t happen from just pushing the pedals outside. It came from using free weights, a swiss ball and foam roller.
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Media Influence on Eating Disorders
In the 1970’s and 1980’s, eating disorders were either classified as bulimia nervosa or anorexia nervosa. Anorexia was labelled as the ‘disorder of the decade’ in the 1980’s. The death of singer Karen Carpenter, during this decade, of a cardiac arrest after a battle with anorexia, raised public awareness. Shortly thereafter tertiary institutions established counselling and support services. At this time, media in the 1980’s included television, radio, newspapers and magazines.
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MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION – GETTING YOUR HEAD IN THE RIGHT SPACE FOR RIDING
Riding and racing a bike is not just a physical thing. I have always been a big believer of the notion, ‘a happy athlete is a performing athlete’. So, there is no doubt that even when you have the best physical form, you can still fall short on the bike if you’re head isn’t screwed on properly…
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What is SIBO and How Can it Affect You?
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth — ‘SIBO’ for short — is exactly as its name suggests: an increased amount of bacteria in your gut. It can also refer to changes in the types of gut bacteria. SIBO causes hydrogen, methane and or hydrogen sulphide gas production causing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) type symptoms and can also damage to the intestinal wall. So, you ask, how does SIBO sneak its way into your body?
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Could How You’re Feeling Be a Symptom of a Food Intolerance?
Although a food intolerance is usually not life threatening. It can be downright embarrassing and debilitating…
