peak performance for older athletes, and achieving athletic longevity
Athletes from around the world use MyVeloFit to improve their cycling position. Whether you are a veteran or new to the sport, MyVeloFit can help you improve your position.
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Bio: Ross Pelton, R.Ph., Ph.D., CCN Ross Pelton received his BS degree in pharmacy from the University of Wisconsin, has a Ph.D. in psychology and is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist (CCN). In October 1999, Ross was named one to the Top 50 Most Influential Pharmacists in America by American Druggist magazine for his work in…
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According to Healthspan, a normal part of the aging process that we all are going through right now…. we are accumulating more damaged and dysfunctional cells that are unable to carry out their original functions. Some of these cells—senescent cells—go a step further and recruit healthy cells to be dysfunctional as well. Healthspan says the interventions they focus on, which includes rapamycin, metformin, and acarbose, target three areas to prevent, resolve, and reduce the impact of senescent cells
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Today we are talking with Mitchell Lee, PhD about the biology of aging and how pharmaceutical and natural product interventions can help older athletes prolong our healthy, active lives while fighting disease by addressing the root causes of aging. This conversation is aimed at the lay-person to allow us non-scientists to benefit from Dr Lee’s deep knowledge of this topic.
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today we are talking about phytonutrients, which is science speak for the good stuff in plants that isn’t counted as carb, fat or protein, or as fiber or vitamin or mineral. phytonutrients are the 1% that makes all the difference
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55,500 Miles Going Nowhere: Confessions of an Unapologetic Zwift Indoor Specialist.If you ride on zwift, I hope this gives you a few tips to make the experience even better. If you haven’t ridden on zwift, then listen in for the many reasons to consider it. Riding on zwift is a great adjunct to being strong on your bike anywhere. But zwift has many attributes are better than quote unquote real riding. Zwift isn’t perfect but it has changed my life for the better.
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Topics Tendon vs. “Under the kneecap” pain How to tell what the problem is How to deal with the pain How to build back to low or no pain with athleticism and strength Key Learnings Single leg exercising instead of double leg Progress by working as hard as you can without lingering pain (recover in…
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Age is an important number, but it can also be deceiving. After 40, most people say they feel younger than their years. Although most people think of their later years in terms of decline, they can be one of the best times in life. Dr Castel tells us what we can do now, at any stage in life, to make sure we enjoy our years as wise athletes.
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What is athleticism? Aerobic Endurance — also known as cardiovascular fitness and stamina, is the ability to exercise continuously for extended periods without tiring. Muscular Endurance — the ability to repeat a series of muscle contractions without fatiguing. Muscle Strength — the ability to carry out work against a resistance. Explosive Power — the ability to exert a maximal…
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This is re-release of a shortened version of Episode 50 (1.5 hours long)….I cut out the good and left the great. If you haven’t listened to the full episode, start with this one and then graduate to the full story from George Dallam, PhD. Nasal breathing is not a trick or hack to get an…
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Wise Athletes is a production of a couple old guys who are determined to keep it going. Join us as we figure out how to be high performing athletes for a long time.
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