What is a contrast bath and what advantages does it have?
A contrast bath (or contrast water therapy) is a technical term for a hot bath, followed by a cold bath, followed by a hot bath, and then a cold bath…
Surprising news from Ortho Doc – BionicOldGuy
I saw my new orthopedist for the first time today (my previous one was retired). I received surprising news: I have sciatica from my back (not the hip, such as…
Bulking Up, Wardrobe Down? (Should I Buy Clothes While Bulking?)
You shouldn’t have to buy new clothes specifically for bulking. Realistically, lean bulking takes a lot of time, and when done correctly you’re unlikely to add more than 2-3lbs of…
Was sind die 5 schlechtesten Lebensmittel für den Blutzuckerspiegel?
Für Menschen, die sich Sorgen machen Blutzuckerspitzenkann sich einfach das Essen wie der Versuch anfühlen, eine Bombe zu entschärfen: Treffen Sie die falsche Lebensmittelauswahl und der Serumglukosespiegel kann in die…
Move or Stay Still? Your Guide to Cardio on Rest Days
Yes, you can do cardio on rest days, although this does depend on your overall goals. Light cardio sessions on your non-weight lifting days can actually speed up the recovery…
Spüren Sie Wadenheben in Ihren Gesäßmuskeln? Mach dir keine Sorgen, es ist normal (aber hier ist der Haken)
Die Gesäßmuskulatur und die hintere Oberschenkelmuskulatur werden beim Wadenheben zu einem gewissen Grad aktiviert. Die Gesäßmuskulatur wird nicht isoliert, sondern kontrahiert, um Sie im Stehen zu halten. Wenn Sie jedoch…
When to take beta-alanine for best results
Beta-alanine is one of the most researched performance enhancers in the world of sports supplements. Studies show that taking it regularly over a period of about four weeks can lead…
Good book about rehab for spinal stenosis – BionicOldGuy
I just read a really good book for patients about spinal stenosis rehabilitation by physical therapist Terri Night: Rehab Your Own Spinal Stenosis: Strategies to Improve the Health of Your…
What is my body type and can I train for it?
In the 1940s, a University of Houston professor named William Sheldon coined the concept that all people fall into one of three body types, called somatotypes. It was brave. It…
Back to group riding! – BionicOldGuy
I concluded that my stamina had returned enough for me to try out my group ride on Tuesday. We took one of my favorite drives – “around the reservoirs” and…
