High leg turnover promotes characteristics of good running

Recent research shows increasing leg turnover reduces joint loading forces and automatically promotes characteristics of good running Researchers at the University of Wisconsin in Madison have found that increasing stride rate by 5-10% reduces loading of the hip and knee and also promotes key characteristics of good running.

Exercise capacity associated with long life

New research shows that fitness and long life go hand in hand Researchers in Washington DC conducted a 20 year follow up study on over 5000 US veterans and found a significant correlation between exercise capacity and mortality. They found that the fittest had a 61% lower mortality risk than the least fit. Significantly those…

Cold drinks are not just for after training

A cold drink might seem to be a good way to relax after a hot workout but there are also benefits during exercise It’s a hot day and your out on the road. All you can think about is getting home and putting your feet up with a nice old drink but perhaps it would…

Who is number one?

Who is number one? You are when it comes to cancer prevention says Aleksandar Sørensen-Markovic Danish triathlon machine Aleksandar is using his number 1 placing on the grid for this weekends Challenge Copenhagen triathlon to promote cancer awareness and prevention to men.

Whole foods are the way forward for weight control

Eating the same food and calories in different forms has different effects on you metabolism New research in the journal of Food Nutrition and research shows that eating food in different forms has different effects on your metabolism that can boost calorie burn.

Aluminum, harmless or not?

The media always focus on the bad news but is Aluminum really that dangerous? The media has focused of rumors that aluminum in underarm deodorants could cause cancer, but how much evidence is there to support this?