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I have an interest in running, exercise science and healthy eating. Having just finished high school I deferred and will study science next year at university.

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Sports & Recreation > Running How to choose running shoes: 3 of 9
As a runner, your feet and the shoes that protect them are definitely crucial to your running success. Shoes cushion the impact of each stride, they provide support and balance, and they protect your feet from harsh running surfaces. To choose a pair of running shoes you need to consider the cost and availability of the shoe... More..
Sports & Recreation > Running Running tips: How to avoid a burnout: 2 of 6
Avoiding a burnout for a runner is of top priority. Many runners strive to achieve personal bests in races, so they think training more, training harder or training more often are the best methods to achieve this goal. However this is often not the case and commonly leads to burnout. When burnout hits you will know about it.... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) How to juggle: 1 of 3
How to juggle: a guide to learning how to juggle with 3 balls and then moving on to 4,5 or more objects Learning how to juggle is a worthwhile pursuit for a variety of reasons. For the beginner the benchmark is generally to learn how to juggle 3 balls and then move on from there there are literally thousands of different jug... More..
Sports & Recreation > Running Benefits of becoming a runner: 6 of 17
The benefits of becoming a runner not only benefit the runner themselves mentally and physically but they also benefit the environment and others. Whether you become a runner to lose weight, keep fit or for competitive reasons the most important benefit is that running is an enjoyable activity. MENTAL BENEFITS: - improves qu... More..
Sports & Recreation > Running Training for a 5k run: 6 of 16
Training for a 5k run involves some hard work but the joy of completing the 5km or running a personal best for 5km makes this hard work certainly worth it. Running 5km involves a combination of both strength and speed endurance. To develop these fitness components necessary for 5k your training may include easy, long and tem... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Essential beginner runner's guide: 8 of 21
Becoming a runner can mean lots of things, but most importantly it means that you are willing to try something new. There is no essential beginner runner's guide but I will do my best to outline the issues that I experienced as a beginner runner and how to deal with them. Before you go for your first run if you are unfit (th... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics A new you: The benefits of exercise: 13 of 33
The benefits of exercise are not only of benefit to you mentally and physically but they are also of benefit to the environment and others. Whether you exercise to lose weight, keep fit or for competitive reasons the most important benefit is that exercise is usually an enjoyable activity. MENTAL BENEFITS: - reduced stress a... More..
Sciences > Cellular Biology How photosynthesis works: 12 of 29
Photosynthesis: A process essential for life on earth Photosynthesis is the most essential biological process for human and animal life. It is the process by which carbon dioxide and water are converted by plants and sunlight into the oxygen we breathe and the organic molecules (like glucose) that we consume. The process of ... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Running on a treadmill vs. running outdoors: 15 of 33
Running in general has many benefits, but deciding whether to run outdoors or on the treadmill is a difficult choice that will depend upon not only your personal preference but also a number of other factors. Below I will outline the pros and cons of using a treadmill or running outdoors. TREADMILL Pros: - Safer than running... More..
Sports & Recreation > Running Running program to build speed: 5 of 11
Following a running program to build speed is an excellent method of producing a personal best time, having a good race or just increasing fitness. Ideally if you want to build up your running speed you need to do devote some time to speed training, regularly but with some variety. The training sessions that you do will depe... More..