Looking for a deep tissue massage after training or competing in sports then read our review of HoMedics Compact Percussion Massager.
Tags: athlete, deep tissue, heat, home, infra red, massage, muscle, percussion, Sport, tapotement, vibrating
Creatine is a popular supplement used for increasing muscle mass and also recovery from exercise induced muscle damage. Now a study has looked at the effect of combining creatine supplementation and high-intensity interval training (HITT) on cardiorespiratory fitness.
Tags: athlete, cardio, endurance, Fatigue, HIIT, Performance, Phosphocreatine, Sport, Ventilatory Threshold
The ING New York City Marathon is this Sunday. Runners can read here some last minute tips on how to deal with issues unique to this race.
Posted on October 20th, 2009 in Competitive Sport, Exercise, Health, Marathons, Running, Science, Sport
The three tragic deaths during the Detroit marathon this weekend, following the death last week of a runner in the Baltimore highlights the physical demands of the event. Are they all due to undiagnosed conditions or are there common risk factors that can be avoided?
Tags: athlete, cardiac, CRY, diagnose, disease, Health, heart, sudden cardiac death, Virgin London Marathon
Just because it’s natural doesn’t mean it’s safe. How much do you know about the benefits and risks of your health & sport supplements?
When running a marathon some of your fellow runners often make it difficult for you to run a personal best. If you are entering a marathon here are ten top tips to consider to help you assist your fellow competitors.
Creatine has become a popular nutritional supplement among athletes, often taken as supplement by people who want to gain muscle mass, but there is increasingly evidence that it may also help in recovering from exercise induced muscle damage. Here a study suggests it could also enhance the recovery of muscle strength.
Posted on August 26th, 2009 in Competitive Sport, Marathons, Running, Sport, Supplements, Training, Treatment
Creatine has become a popular nutritional supplement among athletes and is often taken by people who want to gain muscle mass, but there is increasingly evidence that it may also help in recovering from exercise induced muscle damage. Should endurance athletes start taking creatine supplements too?
