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Eric Heiden, M.D. (Faster, Better, Stronger fitness column)
Dr. Eric Heiden, five-time Olympic gold medalist speed skater turned orthopedic surgeon, is passionate about fitness. Each week, this former champion offers advice to readers on lifelong fitness principles developed over decades as a top-notch skater and cyclist, physician and consultant to sports teams. One of the most admired athletes in American history, Heiden is attuned to the challenges faced by today’s athletes and the concerns of average adults and kids looking to live a healthier life, on or off the field.
Eric Heiden, M.D. (Faster, Better, Stronger fitness column) Samples
Track Your Training Intensity Using an Easy Scale
Many exercise physiologists believe that the intensity of an activity is more important than how long you exercise or how many times you repeat an exercise.
Drink up: Dehydration, Exercise and Heat Don't Mix
When Tour de France cyclist Cadel Evans wanted to press on after fracturing his elbow in a fall in Stage 8, BMC Racing Team physician Max Testa, M.D., made the call. Seeing no risk of permanent damage, Testa gave Evans the green light.
Get More Bang for Your Bike Ride by Expanding After-burn
Many fitness programs promote the idea that you lose weight simply because you burn a certain number of calories while you're exercising. For the Tour de France riders we've all been watching, exercise after-burn can last overnight or for days.
Compact Exercise Kit Great for Travel
When summer vacations roll around, folks often leave their exercise routines behind with their cares. To incorporate exercise into your vacation plans, try exploring local offerings in your favorite activity.
Cross-training Breathes Life Into Off-season Exercise
When I was skating, we skated exclusively on outdoor ice, and there was ice for only a fraction of the year. Cross-training is essentially performing any type of exercise outside of your primary sport to maintain or improve your level of fitness.
Study: Exercise Protects People From Falls, at Any Age
Balance rarely receives a lot of attention, but it's one of the four key components of fitness. You may wonder why balance plays such a significant role in your health.
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