Outside Magazine: All Feeds http://www.outsideonline.com Outside Magazine: All Feeds en Copyright 2011, Outside Magazine Sat, 18 May 2013 13:40:30 -0700 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:40:30 -0700 http://feed2.w3.org/docs/rss2.html 180 http://media.outsideonline.com/designimages/outside-magazine-small.png Outside Magazine: All Feeds http://www.outsideonline.com 127 33 Outside Magazine: All Feeds Legal Ways to Dope: HMB It’s been circulating through the bodybuilding world for years, but HMB, a metabolite of the amino acid leucine, is just starting to break into the endurance community. The reason: Some studies point to astonishing results—like a 55 percent increase in bench press performance among experienced athletes. 

Benching your body weight doesn’t matter on the bike, but HMB allows you to “gain muscle mass more quickly and lose body weight without compromising muscle tissue,” Sims says. The supplement prevents protein breakdown, making it particularly useful for older athletes or people doing lots of endurance training where recovery becomes an issue, Dr. Joyner says.

Exactly how big a boost can cyclists expect? A recent study on eight riders with an average training volume of 300 miles per week showed supplementing with HMB increased the time it took them to reach their VO2 peak—a very high level of energy output—by eight percent.

Most studies recommend taking three grams of HMB daily for maximal benefit. Upping the dosage may not have an effect—a recent study found that taking six grams had no practical benefit on strength gains over the three-gram dose.

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]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 13:38:33 -0700 STUDY: Drought to Impact Major Cities Washington, D.C., New York City, Los Angeles, and San Diego may be facing severe water shortages as climate change increase drought potential, a newly released study finds.

The Columbia University Water Center notes that population growth and increased future demand for water combined with climate change may severely stress the current water infrastructure.

“Projecting current trends, if you continue business as usual without any innovation, eventually you're going to get to a point where you're not going to have enough water to cover population demands,” Veolia Water Chief Sustainability Officer Edwin Pinero told Bloomberg News.

The report follows a Ernst & Young sustainability study in which 76 percent of corporate representatives chose water as a top resource risk. Over the next 17 years, global demand for freshwater is expected to outstrip supply by 40 percent while companies in northern India and China are already shutting down due to a lack of water in the region.

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]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 12:45:34 -0700 Frontpoint soft shell BEST FOR: Moving Fast in the Mountains

The Frontpoint’s combination of soft-shell fabric in the body and waterproof-breathable material in the hood, shoulders, and sleeves can hold off light precipitation for hours. It’s a time-tested design, and Eddie Bauer gets it right with smart touches like the wide band of warm fleece around the collar and the cinchable, hinge-style hood. 13 oz.

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The waterproof-breathable Welsey is sleek and chic but capable of holding off all-day cold and rain, thanks in part to a high collar and tuck-away hood. Red zipper pulls and a cheerful blue-and-red plaid liner remind you that the sun will (eventually) shine again. 25.5 oz.

]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 12:42:57 -0700 Portland jacket BEST FOR: Fashion-Forward Commuters

For those of you who ride to work regardless of the weather, the fleece-lined, stretchy Portland is your new best friend. Zippered side gussets allow you to fine-tune the fit (body hugging or flared), and the reflective rear panel can be snapped up when not in use. 18.5 oz.

]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 12:42:56 -0700 Speedri hard shell BEST FOR: Wet Weather

The Speedri’s waterproof-breathable fabric is a bit crinkly, but it works splendidly. Even when really hoofing it, we stayed surprisingly dry, thanks to the wicking liner and three low-key, always-open vents: one under each arm and one at the base of the neck. 12.5 oz.

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