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Five of the Most Common Mountain Biking Injuries
"Mountain biking is one of the most fun and exciting sports there is"
-- well, except for all the injuries.... And the boringness of not being able to enjoy anything, due to having to pay attention to controlling the bike.... Mike http://sports.yahoo.com/top/news?slug=ycn-10644225 Five of the Most Common Mountain Biking Injuries & How to Prevent Them By K.C. Dermody, Yahoo! Contributor Network 10 hours, 21 minutes ago Mountain biking is one of the most fun and exciting sports there is. It gives athletes and casual riders a great way to get back to nature and to feel like a kid again, in addition to being a great workout. Whether you're new to the sport or have been riding awhile, here is a look at some of the most common injuries in the sport of mountain biking and how they can be prevented. Muscle cramps Muscle cramps are a common injury for many athletes, and some are more prone to them than others. Preventing them is key. Be sure to stay hydrated before, during, and after your ride. For rides longer than 90 minutes, consider bringing sports drinks that contain electrolytes along for the ride. Avoid drinks with extra caffeine and sugar. Eating a banana before you head out the door is also said to help some. Don't forget to stretch, but it's important to warm up first. Do some walking or light jogging for a few minutes, and then concentrate on stretching the muscles that cyclists use most, the hamstrings and quadriceps. Foot injuries Your shoes are one of the most important pieces of equipment you can own. Be sure they fit properly. Shoes that are too narrow can aggravate the nerves and metatarsals in the foot. The sesamoids, or "ball bearings of the foot," are are two small bones found beneath the first metatarsal bones. These can can inflame or rupture under the stress of cycling, but this can all be prevented by proper fitting shoes. Knee pain If you're experiencing knee pain, your pedals may need to be adjusted. Have them inspected, and m ake sure you're using the ball of your foot to pedal. Pain under the knee cap can be due to improper saddle height. Try raising your seat slightly to lessen the amount your knee has to bend. Pain in the wrists or hands One of the most common reasons for experiencing pain in the wrists or hands is a too-tight grip on the handlebars. Relax your grip, and also remove them from the handlebars occasionally and shake them out to help blood circulation. Lower back pain Lower back pain is common for beginners and those who haven't ridden for awhile. One of the best ways to prevent it is by strengthening your lower back and abs. Pilates is an excellent form of exercise that works to build your core, and achieve a stronger lower back and abdominal muscles. Consider practicing Pilates two or three days a week as a form of cross-training. At a minimum, be sure and stretch your back both before and after your ride. K.C. Dermody has been an avid runner, hiker, and yoga enthusiast for twenty years, and as a trained yoga instructor she taught a variety of students from senior citizens to competitive athletes. She enjoys combining her passion for sports, emotional and physical well-being with her love of writing. Follow her at www.facebook.com/KCDermodyWriter or on Twitter: @kcdermody. |
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Five of the Most Common Mountain Biking Injuries
On 12/12/2011 11:16 AM, Convicted Criminal Mike "Handsaw" Vandeman wrote:
[...] Five of the Most Common Mountain Biking Injuries& How to Prevent Them [...] 6. Avoid convicted criminals carrying handsaws. -- Tºm Shermªn - 42.435731°N, 83.985007°W I am a vehicular cyclist. |
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Five of the Most Common Mountain Biking Injuries
On Dec 12, 8:14*pm, "T0m Sherm@n" ""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI
$southslope.net" wrote: On 12/12/2011 11:16 AM, Convicted Criminal Mike "Handsaw" Vandeman wrote: [...] Five of the Most Common Mountain Biking Injuries& *How to Prevent Them [...] 6. *Avoid convicted criminals carrying handsaws. Unless the charges were dismissed. Idiot. Tºm Shermªn - 42.435731°N, 83.985007°W I am a vehicular cyclist. |
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Five of the Most Common Mountain Biking Injuries
On Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:16:47 -0800 (PST), Mike Vandeman
wrote: "Mountain biking is one of the most fun and exciting sports there is" -- well, except for all the injuries.... And the boringness of not being able to enjoy anything, due to having to pay attention to controlling the bike.... I use a mountain bike for everyday travel to/from most local merchants. My bike has been optimized for an urban environment, with thinner street(1.5") tires, nose less seat, and extra nighttime illumination. Now for the benefits of regular bicycling. Longer life span. (Extended workouts slows down the aging process by up to 33%). Much better fitness levels and lower blood pressure. Healthier move active lifestyle. More efficient food utilization. (Reduced food inputs needed to maintain desired healthy weight range.) One of the lowest carbon emission alternatives to other forms of travel. (600+ MPG equivalent) |
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Five of the Most Common Mountain Biking Injuries
On Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:16:47 -0800 (PST), Mike Vandeman
wrote: "Mountain biking is one of the most fun and exciting sports there is" -- well, except for all the injuries.... And the boringness of not being able to enjoy anything, due to having to pay attention to controlling the bike.... I use a mountain bike for everyday travel to/from most local merchants. The extra suspension of a mountain bike and street tires allows moderate transitions off pavement to avoid pedestrians and usage of sidewalks(Legal in Florida). It's been optimized for an urban environment, with thinner street(1.5") tires, nose less seat, and extra nighttime illumination. Now for the benefits of regular bicycling. Longer life span. (Extended workouts slows down the aging process by up to 33%). Much better fitness levels and lower blood pressure. Healthier move active lifestyle. More efficient food utilization. (Reduced food inputs needed to maintain desired healthy weight range.) One of the lowest carbon emission alternatives to all other forms of travel. (600+ MPG equivalent) http://www.ibike.org/encouragement/benefits.htm "60+ Benefits (Advantages) of Bicycling" |
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Five of the Most Common Mountain Biking Injuries
On Dec 13, 7:22*am, T. Keating wrote:
On Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:16:47 -0800 (PST), Mike Vandeman wrote: "Mountain biking is one of the most fun and exciting sports there is" -- well, except for all the injuries.... And the boringness of not being able to enjoy anything, due to having to pay attention to controlling the bike.... * *I use a mountain bike for everyday travel to/from most local merchants. * The extra suspension of a mountain bike and street tires allows moderate transitions off pavement to avoid pedestrians and usage of sidewalks(Legal in Florida). * It's been optimized for an urban environment, with thinner street(1.5") tires, nose less seat, and extra nighttime illumination. Now for the benefits of regular bicycling. Longer life span. *(Extended workouts slows down the aging process by up to 33%). Much better fitness levels and lower blood pressure. Healthier move active lifestyle. More efficient food utilization. *(Reduced food inputs needed to maintain desired healthy weight range.) One of the lowest carbon emission alternatives to all other forms of travel. (600+ MPG equivalent) http://www.ibike.org/encouragement/benefits.htm "60+ Benefits (Advantages) of Bicycling" Too bad so many mountain bikers are too crippled -- or dead -- to enjoy them.... Go ahead, keep trying to sweep the FACTS under the rug! |
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Five of the Most Common Mountain Biking Injuries
"T. Keating" wrote in message
... On Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:16:47 -0800 (PST), Mike Vandeman wrote: "Mountain biking is one of the most fun and exciting sports there is" -- well, except for all the injuries.... And the boringness of not being able to enjoy anything, due to having to pay attention to controlling the bike.... I use a mountain bike for everyday travel to/from most local merchants. The extra suspension of a mountain bike and street tires allows moderate transitions off pavement to avoid pedestrians and usage of sidewalks(Legal in Florida). It's been optimized for an urban environment, with thinner street(1.5") tires, nose less seat, and extra nighttime illumination. No one is objecting to such use of a mountain bike. Mountain bikes also come in handy on the hundreds of miles of gravel roads here in southern Minnesota. What is objectionable is riding a mountain bike on a hiking trail. Now for the benefits of regular bicycling. Longer life span. (Extended workouts slows down the aging process by up to 33%). Much better fitness levels and lower blood pressure. Healthier move active lifestyle. More efficient food utilization. (Reduced food inputs needed to maintain desired healthy weight range.) One of the lowest carbon emission alternatives to all other forms of travel. (600+ MPG equivalent) A recumbent bicycle will insure that you keep cycling even longer than you would on an upright bicycle. Comfort becomes important as you age. -- Ed Dolan the Great - Minnesota aka Saint Edward the Great - Order of the Perpetual Sorrows - Minnesota |
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Five of the Most Common Jailed PhD Injuries
On Dec 12, 12:16*pm, Mike Vandeman wrote:
*"Mountain biking is one of the most fun and exciting sports there is" -- well, except for all the injuries.... And the boringness of not being able to enjoy anything, due to having to pay attention to controlling the bike.... Mike 1. Torn rectum 2. Torn rectum 3. Torn rectum 4. Torn rectum 5. Torn rectum Hope you're healing well, Mike. |
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Five of the Most Common Jailed PhD Injuries
On Dec 13, 10:46*am, Len McGoogle wrote:
On Dec 12, 12:16*pm, Mike Vandeman wrote: *"Mountain biking is one of the most fun and exciting sports there is" -- well, except for all the injuries.... And the boringness of not being able to enjoy anything, due to having to pay attention to controlling the bike.... Mike 1. Torn rectum 2. Torn rectum 3. Torn rectum 4. Torn rectum 5. Torn rectum Hope you're healing well, Mike. Thanks for demonstrating, for the millionth time, just how dishonest and unscrupulous mountain bikers are. Mountain bikers are their own worst enemies! |
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Len McGoogle (Kayak 44) is an Asshole
"Len McGoogle" wrote in message
... On Dec 12, 12:16 pm, Mike Vandeman wrote: "Mountain biking is one of the most fun and exciting sports there is" -- well, except for all the injuries.... And the boringness of not being able to enjoy anything, due to having to pay attention to controlling the bike.... 1. Torn rectum The only Asshole here is you! "McGoogle" indeed! Kayak 44, ever the anonymous coward, has worked for most of his miserable life around criminals and so he has imbibed their criminal mentality himself. He is an expert on rape in prison, having been sodomized many times. Hey, it is either that or a blow job! He knows how to take advantage of both ends of his anatomy like all fornicators. But Kayak 44 is mostly ****ed in his head. All stalkers are. That is what makes them stalkers in the first place. -- Ed Dolan the Great - Minnesota aka Saint Edward the Great - Order of the Perpetual Sorrows - Minnesota |
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