Dr. Cameron Garber: When to (and not to) Ride with Pain

Summary

In this conversation, Dr. Cameron Gerber discusses how to stay active and experience the joy of mountain biking as we age. He explains the concept of load versus capacity and how it affects our risk of injury. Dr. Gerber provides tools to help identify which pains can be ridden through and which require professional attention. Be sure to download his unique riding through pain guide at http://tinyurl.com/move-through-pain. He emphasizes the importance of building up load and capacity gradually to avoid injury. Additionally, he introduces the 80-20 rule for cycling, which involves spending 80% of the time in zone two and 20% in zones four and five to maximize performance and reduce the risk of injury.

Keywords

aging, load versus capacity, staying active, mountain biking, injuries, consistency, aches and pains, seeking professional help, 80-20 rule

Takeaways

Consistency in training is key to building up our capacity to handle the load and prevent injuries as we age.

Aches and pains are normal, but it's important to differentiate between stable pain and growing, unpredictable pain.

Seek professional help if the pain reaches a level where it significantly impacts performance or if it is changing and getting worse.

The 80-20 rule for cycling, where 80% of the time is spent in zone two and 20% in zones four and five, can help improve fitness and reduce the risk of injury.

Building up duration and intensity should come after establishing frequency in training to avoid overexertion and injury.

Titles

Load Versus Capacity: Understanding the Aging Process in Mountain Biking

Dealing with Aches and Pains: When to Ride Through and When to Seek Help

Sound Bites

"All injuries are a load versus capacity problem."

"Keep moving through the pain scale."

"Seek help if the pain reaches a level four or higher."

Chapters

00:00 Load versus Capacity

02:27 Dealing with Aches and Pains

06:02 Load versus Capacity Equation

13:14 Determining When to Seek Professional Help

27:09 The 80-20 Rule for Cycling