body mass index – or BMI – of 25-29.9) or obese (with a BMI of above 30) will face health issues, regardless of how often – or fast – they run. But some studies show that heavy people who exercise can be cardiovascularly healthy and may live longer

jacket potato or bowl of pasta, once seen as a healthy choice, became foods likely to increase your weight.Health warningA number of low-carbohydrate diets have emerged and become very popular, though the total avoidance of carbohydrate is still largely

...an overwhelming response!Dear Fellow Runners,Thank you to all of you who completed my Runners’ Health and Lifestyle Questionnaire, mentioned in the last Runners’ World electronic newsletter. A staggering 2110 people completed the questionnaire

into super health-boosting meals. "By making some easy additions to foods you already eat every day, you can provide your body with a greater variety of nutrients," says sports dietitian Molly Kimball. "Plus, you'll add new flavours to your same old diet

body mass index – or BMI – of 25-29.9) or obese (with a BMI of above 30) will face health issues, regardless of how often – or fast – they run. But some studies show that heavy people who exercise can be cardiovascularly healthy and may live longer than

Standfirst: Is intense exercise better?Author: Adam BeanPics:Issue date: aug98 / panel from xrefrun/walkKeywords:-->There’s no doubt about it: High-intensity exercise produces greater health benefits than low-intensity exercise. Real benefits

-limb alignment may also be useful, and orthoses can sometimes help as well. —Nick Critchley, chartered physiotherapist and exercise physiologist at the Medifit Health & Fitness Centre, London

? 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

No food sources; glucosamine is produced in the body from glucose and glutamine Supports the health, flexibility and functions of the joints Inconclusive but promisingInformation obtained from: Runner's World archives, Boots, Solgar Vitamins, the British

and exercise to reach your optimum weight Health and Injury – staying fit and well as a runner Nutrition – eating right to fuel your running Training for racing – focussing your running, from a mile to the marathon Women's running – running during every phase