Do Training Mask Really Work?
The Q&A question I have is about the “breathing masks” that I often see runner’s using…not sure what they are doing, but wondered if they could/would play a role for cycling? You’ve no doubt seen...
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Cancer Podcast by Dr. Scott Sherr
https://www.oncancerhealth.com/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-in-cancer https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/oncancer-health/id1353251828?mt=2#episodeGuid=b2f48ea4d8f791d4ffd30f734066fb86 Dr. Scott Sherr, MD is the Director of...
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Do-It-Yourself Altitude – Road Bike Action April 2017
Former professional cyclist and Road Bike Action editor Jonathan Hornbeck writes about the art of...
Read MoreThe Efficacy and Importance of Pulse Oximetry – Acclimating to Altitude
Using a Masimo Might Sat Pulse Oximeter for Acclimating to Altitude The effects of high altitude on humans are considerable; many changes in the body are occurring simultaneously. The key elements in acclimating to altitude aim...
Read MoreThe Efficacy and Importance of Pulse Oximetry – Acute Mountain Sickness
Predicting Acute Mountain Sickness using Pulse Oximetry Most trekking and expedition groups use pulse oximeters as a novelty item, and many groups carry a pocket pulse oximeter to periodically check the oxygen saturation (SpO2)...
Read MoreThe Efficacy and Importance of Pulse Oximetry – How sleep and training load can affect SpO2
How sleep and training load can affect SpO2 Athletes are very in tune with their bodies. Sometimes an athlete doesn’t wake up feeling right. Sometimes sleep is just not right. It is common to check heart rate and not much more....
Read MoreThe Efficacy and Importance of Pulse Oximetry – Exercising with Intermittent Hypoxia
Exercising with Intermittent Hypoxia Recently, shorter applications of hypoxia (intermittent hypoxia) at rest or exercise during daytime have been suggested for improvement of sea-level performance. This modality...
Read MoreThe Efficacy and Importance of Pulse Oximetry – Part 1
The Efficacy and Importance of Pulse Oximetry Data is the second voice of the athlete. This leveraging of data is a simple way to ensure optimum realization of athletic potential. Using pulse oximetry gives the athlete and coach...
Read More4 Jours de Dunkerque Stage 1 report
For the 63rd edition of the 4 Days of Dunkerque, we left from Dunkerque en route to a town called Iwuy. Travelling through the north of France, this years edition of the race includes 4 pro tour teams: Lotto, Ag2r, FDJ, and...
Read MoreThe Efficacy and Importance of Pulse Oximetry in Athletes
The Efficacy and Importance of Pulse Oximetry Data is the second voice of the athlete. This leveraging of data is a simple way to ensure optimum realization of athletic potential. Using pulse oximetry gives the athlete and coach...
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The Art of Climbing – Road Bike Action April 2017
This article is by RBAs Jonathan Hornbeck. He also wrote the DIY altitude tent article and Being a...
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