I got a couple of strength training books the other day. “Weight Training For Cyclist” by Doyle and Schmitz and “Explosive Lifting For Sports” by Harvey Newton. My goal for this winter is to become more knowledgeable on weight training. I also plan on taking the Resistance Training Specialist course from the National Federation of Professional Trainers from whom I have my personal trainer certificate. All this to better serve the athletes that I train. Oh yea, and to fulfill my CEU’s with NFPT and USACycling.

Marc

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Always on the look out for up and coming technology and ideas that can help an athlete, I came across this one from Dr. Allen Lim. Team Garmin Slipstream is one of those teams that is providing some interesting research on it’s athletes to improve performance and making it public.

Also, this site will give you the science behind hydration/dehydration.

Marc

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Those nitrates, used in preserving food, aren’t all that bad for you after all. Even those in your drinking water. Did you know that your veggies, some more than others, are high in nitrates/nitrites. Ever heard of nitroglycerin used for angina? Well, this is one reason why veggees are good for the heart. Nitrates. Pass me a hot dog with some beetroot on the side, please.

http://intl-jap.physiology.org/cgi/content/abstract/107/4/1144

http://tinyurl.com/yz2nobl

Marc

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