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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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Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Exercises that improve lung capacity: 6 of 10
Exercises that can improve lung capacity can be simple things that we do every day without noticing, whereas other exercises that improve lung capacity may require special equipment and skills. The most efficient way to improve lung capacity is to engage in aerobic activity, but other high intensity activity that is anaerobic... More..
Sports & Recreation > Running Guide to sports drinks: 7 of 11
Choosing the sports drink most appropriate for a training session or race appears to be a complicated matter, when in actual fact it is quite simple in most situations. The factors that need to be considered when choosing a sports drink are easy to identify. These factors include duration and intensity of exercise, fitness le... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking The benefits of cycling: 11 of 16
The benefits of cycling are numerous and include increased fitness, health and reduced road congestion. As riding a bike is a fairly safe activity it is one of an elite group of sports where the benefits gained from participation far outweigh the risks of being involved. Biking is a very diverse sport, in that there are forms... More..
Sports & Recreation > Training & Equipment Why running and jogging is great for cross training: 5 of 7
Running or jogging are great forms of cross training for a number of reasons from the mental toughness that they build to the speed and stamina developed by running. They are excellent cross-training for nearly any team sport like football, tennis or basketball and they also provide a great alternative exercise for cyclists, ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Running How to run for charity: 5 of 7
Running for charity is a great way to get involved with your community and do something for a great cause. There are two major things that you need to consider what event you will run in and what charity will you donate the money to.I recommend that you run in an event that is organized by a charity or for a charity so that t... More..
Sports & Recreation > Running Are sports drinks better for athletes than water?: 5 of 7
In nearly all conditions for all athletes water is preferable over a sports drink. Yes elite athletes can reap the benefits of sports drinks but for the percentage of the population that they make up is tiny. There are millions of runners out there who run for the enjoyment not the competitive nature of running and they norma... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Athletes: The best of the best: 12 of 16
There are plenty of top athletes around these days and many of them are household names due to the increasing publicity of some sports. But few of these athletes are the best of the best. In my view for an athlete to be the best of the best their career needs amazing achievement, consistency, longevity, sportsmanship and a go... More..
Sports & Recreation > Running Running a marathon without training: 4 of 5
Running a marathon without training is a challenge that not surprisingly few people try. For nearly all marathoners race day is celebration of the hard training they have been doing to work towards their goal of finishing the marathon. Developments in training are one of the key reasons that since the marathon boom of the 70'... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Walking for health: 18 of 22
Walking is possibly the safest and most beneficial physical activity for improving health. As walking is low impact, extremely practical and as such is an effective form of movement. The health benefits of walking include improved health in the circulatory, respiratory and skeletal systems, better mental health and reduced ri... More..
Sports & Recreation > Running The health risks of running: 14 of 17
The health risks of running are very few compared to the benefits it provides but it is still useful to know what these health risks are and how to reduce your exposure to health risks. The health risks and dangers of running in particular injuries can be immediate or they can develop progressively. Running has one of the low... More..