Here are some of the best links I came across this week...
The Top Ten Sport Science Stories of 2012
#1 is the Lance Armstrong Fall. I’ve been wanting to write about this, and maybe the upcoming interview with Oprah will freshen the topic somewhat. Sport Science is fascinating since there are so many claims when it comes to fitness and what does and doesn’t work, that it takes rigorous analysis sometimes to debunk some of the myths. Plus, it’s an intersection of my nerdier interests and my jock-ier interests.
A great article by Alex Hutchinson (who’s a great source for clearing up the claims of various studies) about why Cross-Country Skiing is such a superior form of exercise.
13 Fitness Trends to Watch for in 2013
It’s always nice to see what the new frontiers of fitness are going to be. I’m especially excited about Primal and Parkour based exercise programs (which could stand to become more mainstream and accessible), Brain-Based Exercise (which overlaps with the former) and Cross Disciplining. You know what combines those? Burbathlon! Also the rise of online fitness and video will help with these. Who knows, maybe Iron Rogue will be providing video this year...Labels: cycling, fun, links, training
