RECOGNIZING EXERCISE-INDUCED ASTHMA
“Sometimes I can’t catch my breath when I’m riding, especially in the winter. I’ve never been told that I have asthma before – but could that be what this is?” – J.S., Asheville, NC Melissa Marotta...
View ArticleParkinsons Patients Who Can’t Walk But Can Ride a Bike
Last week, the new York Times ran a fascinating article describing the case of a man with severe, debilitating Parkinson’s disease – who, while remaining largely able to walk, can ride his bike for...
View ArticleMy Client Has Diabetes – What Do I Need to Know?
Dear Melissa, One of my “regulars” was recently diagnosed with diabetes. She's on medicine for it. Does this impact how she is able to participate in my indoor cycling classes? What do I need to know?...
View ArticleWhat Do I Need to Know about Exercise During Pregnancy?
I was completely over-the-top ecstatic to come across an article in this month's Sports Medicine relating to new recommendations for exercise during pregnancy (Zavorsky & Longo, 2011). My...
View ArticleHow antihypertensive medications may impact your student’s training.
“Help! One of my Indoor Cycling students told me that he is taking meds for his blood pressure, and he”™s asking questions about what this means for his training. I have no idea! What should I know...
View ArticleIt’s the CABs not the ABCs! What you should know about the new CPR guidelines
By Melissa Marotta In mid October, the American Heart Association (AHA) released updated guidelines for the practice of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The guidelines, which are updated every five...
View ArticleBeta Blockers Q&A
Q: "I've been on a beta-blocker (atenolol) for my high blood pressure. Lately I find that I can't keep up with the profiles my instructor presents in the Spinning classes I take. When I push to the...
View ArticleINJURED? THINK TWICE BEFORE POPPING THAT PILL
Pain sucks. When we get injured or sore or uncomfortable, we instinctually try to fix it. We reach into our medicine cabinets, pop some pills, and “get back out there.” But are we really doing...
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