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It's Not about the Bike My Journey Back to Life

Lance Armstrong

The world-champion cyclist recounts his diagnosis with cancer, the grueling treatments during which he was given a less than twenty percent chance for survival, his surprising victory in the 1999 Tour de France, and the birth of his son

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Huberman Lab

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Huberman Lab

Dr. Conti briefly mentioned this book when discussing the idea that, for example, using a stationary bike as the sole form of exercise can lead to over-use injuries, and it's not about the bike itself but the underlying activities, such as heart rate elevation and healthy activities, that one is not engaging in as a consequence.

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I guess this is stealing from the Lance Armstrong book but it's not about the bike, right?

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Episode: GUEST SERIES | Dr. Paul Conti: How to Improve Your...

Dr. Conti briefly mentioned this book when discussing the idea that, for example, using a stationary bike as the sole form of exercise can lead to over-use injuries, and it's not about the bike itself but the underlying activities, such as heart rate elevation and healthy activities, that one is not engaging in as a consequence.

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I guess this is stealing from the Lance Armstrong book but it's not about the bike, right?

Watts Occurring

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Watts Occurring

The book was highlighted as the catalyst that sparked Ben Stiller's interest in cycling after he cast Lance Armstrong in a cameo for Dodgeball. Stiller recounted that he called Armstrong, got the cameo, and then read the title, which reignited his passion for the sport. The hosts treated the mention as a positive endorsement of the memoir's inspirational impact.

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It was mentioned as the book that sparked Ben Stiller's interest in cycling after he'd cast Lance Armstrong in a cameo in the film Dodgeball, which was released around 20 years prior to the podcast recording.

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I called up Lance Armstrong like out of the blue and he said yes to do this cameo in the movie and...I just read his book.

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