News tagged with exercise physiologist

Runners a marathon a net benefit for the body, experts say

Historians say the first marathon runner was Philippides, who, in 490 B.C., ran 24.85 miles from the battlefield at Marathon with news of the Athenian army's victory over the Persians. He reached Athens, cried out, "Rejoice, ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jan 23, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Sportspeople warned: alcohol will affect performance

(PhysOrg.com) -- Even moderate amounts of alcohol affect recovery from athletic performance, with muscle performance loss doubled in those who drank alcohol.

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created Jan 14, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0