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Is running better than walking

WebRunning is simply more efficient than walking, Dr. Duck-chul Lee, a professor of physical activity epidemiology at Iowa State University, explains. Running also …

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Short runs still have major health benefits, research says

WebIn one study, he analyzed long-term health and exercise data gathered from 5,000 adults ranging in age from 20 to 92. People who ran between one and two and a …

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State of Mind: Running and Mental Health

WebPappas’s mental health took a nosedive after the 2016 Olympics, where she competed in the 10,000m, setting a new national record for Greece. Instead of taking a …

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BODY WORK: How Running Can Boost Your Immune System

WebTips for a strong immune system: – Use carbohydrate drinks before, during and after running events or during very heavy exercise sessions. The recommended dosage is 30 …

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The runner’s body: how it changes as we age

Web20s. As an athlete in your 20s, life is great. You’re at almost peak bone mass, and your metabolism is high. As protagonist Quenton Cassidy says in John L. …

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The risks of marathon running: should you be worried

WebSimilarly, the researchers looked at a meta-analysis of eight long-distance race registries comprising more than 16 million runners, and also found a very low …

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Top features for runners on Apple’s Health app

WebThat’s where the Health app comes in. In the app, you can view your Health Data, which includes daily steps, walking and running distance and even average speed. …

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What to do if you think you have RED-S

WebLow bone density is one of the key indicators of RED-S. Overcoming RED-S is a team effort to restore an optimal balance between training, nutrition and recovery. …

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How beets can benefit your running

WebThe news kept getting better. A 2014 study found that beets may also be useful in increasing blood flow to fast-twitch muscle fibres, helping you get faster. Some …

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Study: exercise is better than weight loss to improve long-term …

WebRecent research says a weight-neutral approach to physical activity is better for our health. Brittany Hambleton October 18, 2021. When a doctor prescribes exercise …

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Running and air pollution: what you need to know

WebThe intensity of your exercise will also change how air pollution affects your cardiovascular system. Low-intensity exercise like walking, for example, is less risky than …

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Noah Lyles speaks about mental health struggles, spurs important

WebLyles’s tweet has been liked, shared and commented on thousands of times in under 24 hours, and reopened the important conversation about mental health among …

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Should runners take a collagen supplement

WebCollagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies and plays a role in maintaining the health and integrity of various tissues, including tendons, ligaments, …

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How to use heart rate variability as a training tool

WebHRV can reflect several aspects of a runner’s overall health and fitness, for example, how well a body is adapting to training load or stress. If your HRV remains …

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NSAIDs and endurance running: what are the risks

WebThese risks include reduced blood flow and gastrointestinal motility, which causes stomach problems, as well as muscle damage during runs that increase protein …

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Why athletes shouldn’t be concerned about their BMI

WebBMI (body mass index) is widely understood as a marker of physical health. But when BMI is applied to athletes and runners, there isn’t always the same correlation …

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The science behind cold weather and running performance

WebFinally, cold weather can affect your running performance because it changes the way your body metabolizes fuel. When you run in the cold, your body uses …

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Short sprints to improve your VO2 max

WebThe number of hill sprints you do is less important than ensuring each interval is high-quality. Warmup: 10-15 minutes easy jogging, followed by drills and flat …

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Gene Dykes, 75, sets seven U.S. masters records despite illness

WebGene Dykes at the 2023 Dawn To Dusk To Dawn 24-hour track race in Sharon Hill, Pa. Photo: Courtesy of Gene Dykes. Dykes says although he has been …

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Steph Catudal shares how her ultrarunner husband's terrifying …

WebSteph Catudal felt her world unravel in 2020 when her husband, famed U.S. ultramarathoner Tommy Rivers Puzey (a.k.a. Tommy Rivs), was diagnosed with a rare …

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