Comments for Sweat Science http://sweatscience.com Checking out the research behind the questionable advice you get at the gym Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:14:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 Comment on Sarcopenia: muscle loss is the new bone loss? by Sweat Science » Sarcopenia redux: running preserves “motor units” http://sweatscience.com/sarcopenia-muscle-loss-is-the-new-bone-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-6060 Sweat Science » Sarcopenia redux: running preserves “motor units” Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:52:56 +0000 http://sweatscience.com/?p=946#comment-6060 [...] posted a few thoughts last week about an article on sarcopenia — the gradual loss of muscle with age — and new attempts [...] [...] posted a few thoughts last week about an article on sarcopenia — the gradual loss of muscle with age — and new attempts [...]

]]> Comment on How to run hills, part 2 by John Lofranco http://sweatscience.com/how-to-run-hills-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-6039 John Lofranco Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:51:14 +0000 http://sweatscience.com/?p=954#comment-6039 The uphill running is very easy to recover from. It's not very hard on the legs at all. But it is true that just being an aerobic monster is really the best thing. Lots of the mountain running guys do very high mileage, and are not necessarily great with flatland racing, since their turnover is lacking. I noticed one of the American women commented post-race exactly what I had said about the Euros flying on the flatter sections. Gotta watch out for that! Will you be back again next time? Give the up-down a shot? The uphill running is very easy to recover from. It’s not very hard on the legs at all. But it is true that just being an aerobic monster is really the best thing. Lots of the mountain running guys do very high mileage, and are not necessarily great with flatland racing, since their turnover is lacking.

I noticed one of the American women commented post-race exactly what I had said about the Euros flying on the flatter sections. Gotta watch out for that!

Will you be back again next time? Give the up-down a shot?

]]> Comment on How to pace yourself on hills by Sweat Science » How to run hills, part 2 http://sweatscience.com/how-to-pace-yourself-on-hills/comment-page-1/#comment-6034 Sweat Science » How to run hills, part 2 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:53:54 +0000 http://sweatscience.com/?p=951#comment-6034 [...] much for the theory of hill running – now I have some practical wisdom to impart, after participating in my first World Mountain [...] [...] much for the theory of hill running – now I have some practical wisdom to impart, after participating in my first World Mountain [...]

]]> Comment on How to pace yourself on hills by alex http://sweatscience.com/how-to-pace-yourself-on-hills/comment-page-1/#comment-6022 alex Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:30:25 +0000 http://sweatscience.com/?p=951#comment-6022 Yes, good point. Basically, this study is looking at the physiologically optimal way to approach hills -- the fastest way to complete a hilly course in the absence of other tactical considerations. Of course, other factors are also important in racing, since you're competing against other people. You could say that, for a 5K on the track, (roughly) even splits is the physiologically optimal approach, but the best actual splits in any given race will depend on what your competition is doing and how you react to it. Same things applies here. Yes, good point. Basically, this study is looking at the physiologically optimal way to approach hills — the fastest way to complete a hilly course in the absence of other tactical considerations. Of course, other factors are also important in racing, since you’re competing against other people. You could say that, for a 5K on the track, (roughly) even splits is the physiologically optimal approach, but the best actual splits in any given race will depend on what your competition is doing and how you react to it. Same things applies here.

]]> Comment on How to pace yourself on hills by Jason Fitzgerald http://sweatscience.com/how-to-pace-yourself-on-hills/comment-page-1/#comment-5991 Jason Fitzgerald Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:12:55 +0000 http://sweatscience.com/?p=951#comment-5991 John poses a good question - is this advice for a race or a training run? My HS coach had the same advice. My college coach advised us to surge when you hit the hill's half-way point, as most other runners would start to slow at that point. Regardless, the best thing you can do is run a lot of hills in training so you're used to them. When it's time for a race, you'll be ready. John poses a good question - is this advice for a race or a training run? My HS coach had the same advice. My college coach advised us to surge when you hit the hill’s half-way point, as most other runners would start to slow at that point.

Regardless, the best thing you can do is run a lot of hills in training so you’re used to them. When it’s time for a race, you’ll be ready.

]]> Comment on How to pace yourself on hills by John Lofranco http://sweatscience.com/how-to-pace-yourself-on-hills/comment-page-1/#comment-5970 John Lofranco Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:30:31 +0000 http://sweatscience.com/?p=951#comment-5970 Also: is the author talking about running up hills during a race, or in training? Cause in training, it doesn't really matter that much, and in racing, there could be a tactical advantage to surge up a hill, to break someone, and even if you don't necessarily get back to your best speed right away, if you can make the other runner feel worse, you'll maintain your gap. My high school coach always taught us to be steady up the hills and then hit it over the crest and beyond, as that's when it would hurt the other guy most. So, mostly it's about hurting the other guy, haha. Also: is the author talking about running up hills during a race, or in training? Cause in training, it doesn’t really matter that much, and in racing, there could be a tactical advantage to surge up a hill, to break someone, and even if you don’t necessarily get back to your best speed right away, if you can make the other runner feel worse, you’ll maintain your gap. My high school coach always taught us to be steady up the hills and then hit it over the crest and beyond, as that’s when it would hurt the other guy most.

So, mostly it’s about hurting the other guy, haha.

]]> Comment on How to pace yourself on hills by John Lofranco http://sweatscience.com/how-to-pace-yourself-on-hills/comment-page-1/#comment-5969 John Lofranco Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:26:08 +0000 http://sweatscience.com/?p=951#comment-5969 Three gears: four steps per breath at the beginning to keep it under control, three when you are in the groove, then two when you really want to move. And watch for any flat or downhill spots and really giver on those, because that's what the Europeans will do to gap you. Three gears: four steps per breath at the beginning to keep it under control, three when you are in the groove, then two when you really want to move. And watch for any flat or downhill spots and really giver on those, because that’s what the Europeans will do to gap you.

]]> Comment on Is exercising with your iPod making you stupid? by Angela Frembling http://sweatscience.com/is-exercising-with-your-ipod-making-you-stupid/comment-page-1/#comment-5965 Angela Frembling Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:17:24 +0000 http://sweatscience.com/?p=940#comment-5965 I, actually, must listen to music while working out. Music can serve as a mood alterer. It keeps me pumped. Otherwise, my thoughts stray to, "when will this set be over?" or "what bills do I have to pay this week?" or other stress inducing thoughts. While listening to music, I stay motivated and free to enjoy my workouts. It may be correlated to growing up as a dancer. Additionally, I have ADD and soft music as a background has always helped me study. I, actually, must listen to music while working out. Music can serve as a mood alterer. It keeps me pumped. Otherwise, my thoughts stray to, “when will this set be over?” or “what bills do I have to pay this week?” or other stress inducing thoughts. While listening to music, I stay motivated and free to enjoy my workouts. It may be correlated to growing up as a dancer. Additionally, I have ADD and soft music as a background has always helped me study.

]]> Comment on The same gene makes you fast… and inflexible by Ken http://sweatscience.com/the-same-gene-makes-you-fast-and-inflexible/comment-page-1/#comment-5935 Ken Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:01:50 +0000 http://sweatscience.com/?p=948#comment-5935 Finally, and advantage to being inflexible! Now I can take pride in my lack of flexibility rather than trying to stretch were nobody can see me. Finally, and advantage to being inflexible! Now I can take pride in my lack of flexibility rather than trying to stretch were nobody can see me.

]]> Comment on The same gene makes you fast… and inflexible by Tweets that mention Sweat Science » The same gene makes you fast… and inflexible -- Topsy.com http://sweatscience.com/the-same-gene-makes-you-fast-and-inflexible/comment-page-1/#comment-5932 Tweets that mention Sweat Science » The same gene makes you fast… and inflexible -- Topsy.com Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:47:57 +0000 http://sweatscience.com/?p=948#comment-5932 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Alex Hutchinson and Tyler McCandless, steve magness. steve magness said: The same genes makes you fast and inflexible http://bit.ly/cTIOxF [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Alex Hutchinson and Tyler McCandless, steve magness. steve magness said: The same genes makes you fast and inflexible http://bit.ly/cTIOxF [...]

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