Eric Gunnerson

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Mar 28	comment	Should cyclists use weight training to strengthen underutilized muscles? If you cycle a lot for significant periods of time, you can lose a lot of upper-body mass. If you are trying to be a competitive cyclist, this can be a good thing. If you are worried about your long-term health, it can leave you weak and prone to osteoporosis. I lift fairly seriously a few times a week to counter the effect of my cycling. I agree with Dan that you should do a general weight-lifting approach, not try to focus on a specific muscles. I have found that deadlift is a good exercise to counter some of the back issues I was having...
Feb 7	comment	Does losing weight impede endurance training (Specifically cycling but also in general)? I started to write an answer, but it would help considerably if you explain why you are interested in the topic? Are you trying to lose weight and gain fitness at the same time? What is your current fitness level?
Jan 8	comment	Is it normal to have heart palpitations in colder weather? Please speak to a physician about this.
Sep 30	comment	Can I get sugar and electrolytes from natural sources, as opposed to goo, during a race? Sorry. Issues range from stomach pain/cramps to diarrhea.