Esports, pickleball, and obstacle course racing are surging in popularity. What are their health benefits?
In an era when digital domains and traditional sports fields merge, a new wave of athletic pursuits is on the rise.
Apr 5, 2024
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In an era when digital domains and traditional sports fields merge, a new wave of athletic pursuits is on the rise.
Apr 5, 2024
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A new study comparing muscle structure between active and inactive people has found that older people who regularly do endurance exercise maintain similar muscle characteristics to younger counterparts.
Mar 21, 2024
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Recently, some media outlets have highlighted that it is a myth that running will help you lose weight/fat. There is certainly convincing scientific evidence that after an initial loss in fat mass from engaging in an exercise ...
Feb 5, 2024
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The monitoring of an athlete's exertion during performance is often done through personal heart rate zones. Heart rate zones can be categorized based on the heart rate of basic, tempo, and maximum endurance zones, which are ...
Jan 9, 2024
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University of Alberta researchers are repurposing handheld lactic acid testing devices that were originally developed for endurance athletes in North America as a tool to save the lives of critically ill children in sub-Saharan ...
Aug 23, 2023
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For some of us, no matter how consistently we train, running never seems to get any easier—while others appear to be naturally gifted and can run for miles with ease. Part of this comes down to factors such as the kind ...
Aug 3, 2023
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Australians playing sports or working in physical jobs for extended periods in hot weather or environments risk gut damage and blood poisoning that may lead to serious illness.
Jul 28, 2023
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Global warming is making outdoor activities challenging—especially exercise. Indeed, we have a very small buffer to tolerate an increase in body heat. A rise in core temperature of only three degrees Celcius can be life-threatening, ...
Jul 27, 2023
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Cardiovascular fitness may lower the risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children and teens, according to a study published online May 1 in JAMA Pediatrics.
May 10, 2023
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A new study led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine found that the use of a take-home electrical stimulation device improved muscle perfusion, the rate at which oxygen is delivered to muscles, and endurance in patients ...
Apr 10, 2023
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