Tag: endurance training
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What Happens Inside Your Body During Tough Bike Rides
The Immediate Cardio Surge When you push to the limit on a bike, your heart rate rockets to meet the demand for oxygen delivery to working muscles. The heart becomes a powerful pump, increasing cardiac output as you pedal harder. You may notice your breathing shifts from controlled breaths to rapid, deeper breaths as the…
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From Highlands to Cold North: Kenyan Star Shines in Russian Race
From Highlands to Cold North: A Kenyan’s Journey The air was brisk, and every breath formed a pale cloud as a crowd gathered at the start line, coffee aromas mingling with diesel fumes. On this icy morning, a Kenyan runner prepared to challenge a very different climate and course—an unfamiliar track in Russia. Tarus, born…
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Fit older male cyclists face these hidden heart risks — and why riding still matters
Why cycling remains beneficial for older adults Regular cycling is widely recognized for its cardiovascular benefits, from improving heart health to aiding weight management and mental well-being. For many older adults, cycling is a low-impact way to stay active, support joint health, and maintain independence. Yet, like any high-endurance sport, long-term, high-intensity cycling can introduce…
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Zone 2 Running: Why Easy Runs Suddenly Feel Harder
Why Zone 2 Easy Runs Stop Feeling Easy If your “easy” runs no longer feel easy, you’re not imagining it. As your aerobic system strengthens, the same heart rate can carry you faster, louder, and harder. That shift is a natural sign of progress, not a reason to panic. In this guide, we’ll unpack why…
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Decades of Endurance Exercise: How Lifelong Training Shapes a Stronger Immune System
New findings link long-term endurance training to a tougher, more adaptable immune system Regular physical activity is known to strengthen muscles, lungs, and heart. Now, a growing body of research suggests that decades of endurance exercise may also prime the immune system, particularly natural killer (NK) cells, to respond more effectively to inflammatory challenges. In…