Bad news first, sorry. Age-related muscle loss IS real. It affects every person lucky enough to live to old age. Now the good news. There are MANY things that you can do to slow down or in some cases even reverse this process and keep muscle as you age. Muscle loss with age - WHEN does it start?...
If you’ve heard of creatine, the first thing that pops into mind when you hear that word is a big muscle guy pumping iron in the gym. And if you haven’t yet heard of creatine and ask around, the first thing you’ll be told is that it is something people take to grow bigger, stronger muscles....
(aka ‘new secret weapon’ for a better sports performance)During my running journey I have learned lots about running technique and gear. I know why some shoes are good for my feet but some aren’t and I wear customised insoles because I learned the importance of balance and hip alignment. I also...
Running and weight loss have been friends for a long time. Calories have been known to disappear after those sweaty runs, as many will testify. Some argue that cycling and swimming can also be calorie shredders, and yes, I do agree, but running has some clear advantages. First, you don’t need a...
Some people run whenever they can, even to work. Some swear that there is nothing better than romantic sunset runs. Some aim at midday sun running and then some add that running at the start of the day is the only way to go. Those runners claim the benefits of running in the morning are above...
We all know that runners of any shape, form, age and skill enjoy many benefits. I'm one of those people who swapped sedentary lifestyle and took up running in my fifties. I was told by my friendly doctor that I should 'work on my cardio' and pick a pastime that would help me improve it, like...