strategy with coaches, it isn't the only approach. The positive split, which often relies on a fast start, is a riskier strategy, but there's increasing evidence that it can work too. Researchers in New Hampshire in the USA decided to find out how different
. Cleanse acne-prone areas thoroughly. Gentle exfoliation can help, but don't scrub to the point of aggravating your skin. If you are prone to acne, consult a dermatologist about the use of prescription medication."The Pill" Researchers disagree about
Year's resolutions is by no means uncommon. Researchers at the University of Hertfordshire conducted a year-long study of 3,000 people and discovered that less than 30 per cent managed to stick to goals of losing weight or improving their fitness
the charity I was being sponsored for (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) were brilliant. In stormed St John's Ambulance, quickly followed by the London Ambulance Service and I was whisked off to St. Thomas' Hospital where I was informed I had a fractured
Nike Free Run+ 3 Women's Running Shoes (SS12), £80.00Kerry says: Research has shown (well, straw polls conducted at RW towers from time to time) that women are more concerned with the aesthetics of their running kit than men. While men need
Researchers at Stanford University, US, analysed a single stride sequence to determine which muscles activate and when. We asked a trainer how to strengthen your weak spots so you become a better runner.1. ImpactThe key to diffusing impact
-DavisDavid Tilbury-Davis has been involved in triathlon for more than 10 years. He began his coaching career (physfarm.com) while engaged in postgraduate research in biomechanics at Loughborough University. David has coached squads and athletes ranging from beginner
Sports dieticians talk about 'The Recovery Window', meaning that your nutrition recovery should start 20 to 30 minutes after exercise. This recommendation came from research that demonstrated higher rates of muscle glycogen storage in the first two-hour period after
and you reach the end of your run – prematurely or not – convinced that you don’t have another step in you. You are, to use the scientific parlance, knackered.Given where these go-slow sensations manifest, it hardly comes as a surprise that research
