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Fat or Fiction? Why You Should Be Wary Of Your BMI
By Michael Donlevy on 12/08/2009 16:52:17
Budding runners may be overweight, according to the Body Mass Index. But despite being used by the government to measure obesity, you shouldn't be put off by this outdated and unscientific formula
-known formula for calculating your 'healthy' weight, which the government uses in surveys and the World Health Organisation uses for measuring global obesity. But this so-called 'crisis', where we keep being told that we are fat and useless, could be a self
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The Vegetarian Triathlete
By on 18/11/2009 14:58:51
If you're a vegetarian endurance athlete you may need to keep a close eye on your diet, but that should not stand in the way of triathlon success
be at risk of nutritional deficiencies as well as poor physical performance.General healthy-eating guidelines as well as specialist requirements for athletes apply to meat-eaters and vegetarians. You daily aim should be to base your meals and snacks
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Q+A: Should weight training count as a hard day?
By Hal Higdon on 10/09/2000 18:25:37
Our experts answer real-life questions
on the beach, and more for maintaining my lean body mass. If youre interested in good health, as opposed to performance, you definitely need to do some strength training. This is particularly important as you age, and also for women, to help protect against
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BMI Calculator
By on 12/08/2009 14:02:31
Calculate your Body Mass Index to determine if you're in a healthy weight range
An American BMI study (1999; more than one million Americans) revealed the following range of "healthiest" BMIs: for men, 23.5 to 25.0; for women, 22.0 to 23.5.The Department of Health believes that you
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Q+A: Why am I heavy-legged and lethargic?
By Alison McConnell on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
to be in good health you have stayed quite lean, have a favourable blood lipid profile for the avoidance of heart disease, and a low resting heart rate so your general lassitude may be the result of the huge change to your normal routine.You say that you
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Supplementary Benefits?
By Kate Szumanski on 22/12/2002 19:41:19
Makers of supplements promise you the earth. But will their products really make you slimmer, trimmer, faster and stronger? We investigate the time-released mega-complex world of nutritional supplements
? Unfortunately for athletes, scientific research into the effects of dietary supplements has thus far proven inconclusive, regardless of what their manufacturers want you to believe. Why, then, do ever-hopeful runners dash to their local chemist and health food
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Healthy Fast Food
By Chris Broadbent on 08/03/2010 17:52:28
Your best meal is probably the one you cook yourself, but sometimes you have to make do with takeaways, which can be something of a nutritional minefield
in Indian cooking are beneficial. "There is evidence to suggest that turmeric is very effective in supporting the immune system, which comes under strain during bouts of hard exercise," says Currell. A strong immune system will help keep you in good health
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Heart Rate Training: Find Your Maximum Heart Rate
By Joe Dunbar on 05/06/2000 10:56:31
Developing a training programme involves measuring just how hard your heart can work - but it's not as simple as you might think
to calculate training heart rates – usually as a percentage of this value.The traditional strategy is to use the formula of 220 minus age to ‘guestimate your max. This is often used in health clubs. Here, charts show age-related MHR and training heart rates
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The Science Of Supplements
By Liz Applegate on 05/06/2002 20:49:54
An A-Z of vitamins, nutrients and 'go-faster' supplements: what do they do, and does a runner need them?
-and-function claims, as theyre called, generally suggest that a supplement improves the bodys functioning. For example, a supplement might say that it boosts immune health rather than state that it prevents bacterial infection.The FDA doesnt regulate supplements
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Beer Benefits
By Kerry McCarthy on 12/05/2008 08:54:38
There's nothing like a cool pint after a hot run - and it might even do you good
on their training. However, although we all know the dangers of drinking too much, moderate beer drinking may be better for us than we think.Here comes the science bit...Beer, like red wine, does have health benefits. The malt and hops used in both lager and bitter
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