New Study Determines Fitness Age
A person’s fitness age is a determination of how well their body physical works currently, compared with how well it should work for their biological age. This information is useful when creating a fitness regimen to determine if training regimen one has is working to keep them healthy and young, or if they need to change training tactics to tackle weaker areas and improve health.
Former Australian Olympian Albie Thomas Dies
The running and olympic communities are mourning a loss again. Three time Australian Olympic runner Albie Thomas died. The news of Albie's death came right after the completion of this years NYC Marathon.
Ankle Sprains Could Mean Poor Balance
The key to reducing ankle injuries, such as sprains, could be good balance. A study recently published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, reported that good balance might be the key to preventing sprains.
Drinking More Water Prevents Weight Gain
A new study reiterates the benefits of drinking no or low-calorie beverages, versus juice and soda.
Asthma and Other Common Breathing Problems
A new study suggests that a person diagnosed with asthma but who still has running-induced breathing problems, may have been misdiagnosed.
A Correlation Between a Lower Risk of Breast Cancer and Exercise
A new study in the journal of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention has shown that exercise may lower a woman’s risk of breast cancer by breaking down estrogen.
Running for Health and Avoiding Injury
Competitive running is a physically demanding sport. That alone makes participants easy targets for injury. To make matters worse, those same tendencies often make people disregard early warning signs or draw people toward cult-like fads that promise immediate health for all.
The Scoop on Running Apparel for New Runners
Having the right clothes for running is more important than most people think. The general rule is quality over quantity. Having a closet full of work out clothes doesn’t mean a lot if none of it is quality clothing. Investing in a few quality basics will go a long way.
Experts Say Try Yoga for Pain Relief
There is a variety of yoga poses that help with injuries and illnesses. There is a specific combination of poses that help fix anxiety, soothe backaches, cool hot flashes and power up the libido.
Why Plantar Fasciitis Is Common for Runners
Plantar fasciitis, or pain in the foot, especially near the heel or arch, is unfortunately common to many of who run, walk, play basketball or tennis or are active in general. An irritation of the long, skinny rope of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot, it’s one of the most frequent overuse injuries, especially as people age.