EXERCISE TRAINING AND “NON-RESPONDERS”
It is clear from many studies that exercise is beneficial, although it is not well understood why some people are irresponsive to these exercise-induced benefits. The term “non-responders” would be… Read more »
Category: Science
METHYLSULFONYLMETHANE (MSM): a magic bullet?
MSM is an organosulfur compound, extensively used in alternative therapies, under an extensive range of names (dimethyl sulfone, sulfonylbismethane, dimethyl sulfoxide, etc). Before its clinical use was used as a solvent,… Read more »
ALZHEIMER´S DISEASE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The word “dementia” is used to talk about a set of neurodegenerative diseases, associated generally with aging. Because of the longer life expectancies, number of people suffering from dementia is… Read more »
RUNNING SHOES ON BREAKING THE 2 HOURS MARATHON BARRIER
With the recent marathon world record (WR) of Eliud Kipchoge, which stopped the watch in 2.01.39 in the last Berlin marathon, much has been talked about how long it will… Read more »
SPORT DRINKS (2/2): formulations and future directions
Nowadays there are many available sport drinks formulations in the market, with various percentages of carbohydrates, flavours, colours and so on. It is usually accepted that a mixture of fructose… Read more »
SPORT DRINKS (1/2): hydration and thermoregulation
Until 1923 with the research of AV Hill there was no information about the importance of fluid consumption during sports. He was the first who found that blood supply was… Read more »
MINDFULNESS AND RUNNING ”THE NOW”
“It’s about being in the present moment on a run, connecting with your breath and your senses and enjoying movement not based on results, times or feelings. I focus on… Read more »
NUTRITION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND CANCER
(Based on the recommendations of the 2018 Expert Report from the World Cancer Research Fund / American Institute for Cancer Research: “Diet, Nutrition, Physical Activity and Cancer: a Global Perspective”,… Read more »
RUNNING PERFORMANCE: PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS
It is known that about 70% of the performance of long distance runners comes down to three key physiological factors: maximal oxygen uptake, lactate threshold and running economy. These factors… Read more »
HEAT EFFECTS ON RUNNING
When comparing results of elite athletes competing in IAAF World Championships between 1999 and 2011 it was found that in endurance events athletes performed worse in hot conditions, above… Read more »