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The Cycling Physio

Ibuprofen Can Worsen Recovery — A New Study Points to How

Self-medication with NSAIDs before and/or after exercise is exceedingly common, especially in older athletes. There are aches and pains and…

5 min readFeb 1, 2022

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Luke Hollomon M.S.
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The Cycling Physio

Do Micro-Bursts on Endurance Rides Help?

Yes. Here’s why they’re key to improving your performance

4 min readJun 9, 2021

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Do Micro-Bursts on Endurance Rides Help?

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Luke Hollomon M.S.
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The Cycling Physio

Ibuprofen Can Worsen Recovery — A New Study Points to How

Here’s why you should rethink that morning NSAID

5 min readDec 11, 2020

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The chemical formula of ibuprofen

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Luke Hollomon M.S.
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The Cycling Physio

Here’s Why Beer is a Bad Recovery Drink

The physiology behind recovery and how beer breaks it.

3 min readDec 8, 2020

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Here’s Why Beer is a Bad Recovery Drink

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Luke Hollomon M.S.
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The Cycling Physio

Do Micro-Bursts on Endurance Rides Help?

Upgrade your cycling in 2 minutes per ride.

4 min readDec 1, 2020

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Do Micro-Bursts on Endurance Rides Help?

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Luke Hollomon M.S.
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The Cycling Physio

How Fast Can You Everest on Your Bike?

This Chart Tells You

2 min readNov 11, 2020

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How Fast Can You Everest on Your Bike?

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Luke Hollomon M.S.
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The Cycling Physio

What It Takes to Everest in 7 Hours — And Why You Can’t Do It

Everesting is the ultimate physical challenge. Here’s how Sean Gardner did in in less than 7 hours and why you can’t.

8 min readNov 10, 2020

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What It Takes to Everest in 7 Hours — And Why You Can’t Do It

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Luke Hollomon M.S.
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The Cycling Physio

What a Foam Roller Does, What it Doesn’t, and How to Use It To Improve Your Cycling

The foam roller has had a moment. And rightly so. This cheap block of high density styrofoam offers performance and flexibility benefits…

6 min readSep 22, 2020

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What a Foam Roller Does, What it Doesn’t, and How to Use It To Improve Your Cycling

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Luke Hollomon M.S.
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The Cycling Physio

Every Muscle You Use to Ride a Bike

It’s much more than glutes, quads, and hamstrings.

9 min readSep 21, 2020

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Cyclist on a time trial bike in black and white photograph

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Luke Hollomon M.S.
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The Cycling Physio

To Lose Weight While Getting Stronger on the Bike, Make Lactic Acid Your Friend, Not Enemy

We cyclists are all too familiar with the effects of lactic acid. Pain in the legs, panting, blowing up. Lactate does it all and it’s…

3 min readAug 18, 2020

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To Lose Weight While Getting Stronger on the Bike, Make Lactic Acid Your Friend, Not Enemy

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Luke Hollomon M.S.

Luke Hollomon M.S.

A science communicator with a master’s degree in physiology and a background in science education. I take on topics in life science and health. @LukeHollomon

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