Accuracy of calorie counter on varied rides

They’re not really very accurate, unfortunately. Some of the newer heart rate monitors (Polar, Garmin, maybe others) are better, but they’re still not great. The only real way to get an accurate number for calories burned is to measure your power output with a power meter, then convert the energy you expended (in kiloJoules) to … Read more

calorie count per day for 240 mi/week

Hi all, I am curious about people’s recommendations for daily caloric intake are for the following: I am a 26 year old female, 5’10” and about 130 pounds. I ride 5 days a week, for a total of about 230-250 miles per week or 13-14 hours per week and then also lift/core 2 days/week. I … Read more

Scientists Rewrite Germ’s Genetic Code

THURSDAY, Oct. 17 (HealthDay News) — Scientists have shown that it is possible to rewrite the genome of an organism, and boost its ability to fight off viruses, thereby demonstrating the potential benefits of remaking an organism’s genetic structure, the researchers say. “This is the first time the genetic code has been fundamentally changed,” study … Read more

Scientists Rewrite Germ’s Genetic Code

THURSDAY, Oct. 17 (HealthDay News) — Scientists have shown that it is possible to rewrite the genome of an organism, and boost its ability to fight off viruses, thereby demonstrating the potential benefits of remaking an organism’s genetic structure, the researchers say. “This is the first time the genetic code has been fundamentally changed,” study … Read more

Over trained or Under trained?

9Likes Over trained or Under trained? Very interesting article I came across about over training and being “under trained”. Kind if reached out to my inner “I want to train every day no matter what” self. T NATION | Max Out on Squats Every Day “If you got a job as a garbage man and … Read more

Scientists Rewrite Germ’s Genetic Code

THURSDAY, Oct. 17 (HealthDay News) — Scientists have shown that it is possible to rewrite the genome of an organism, and boost its ability to fight off viruses, thereby demonstrating the potential benefits of remaking an organism’s genetic structure, the researchers say. “This is the first time the genetic code has been fundamentally changed,” study … Read more