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...
First thing's first: Should you even run in heat and humidity? and should you run in the summer at all? I love outdoor running throughout the year. I’ve had some great runs in all kinds of weather. But when it comes to favourites then warm, even hot, summer days will always be something I look...
In an ideal and care-free world a runner should just lace up and go. We shouldn’t think of such unnecessary terms like, say, ‘fuelling’. What is fuelling anyway? What and why do we need to fuel? Can’t we just run? My first running steps were all about careless jogging in the park but the moment...
What are electrolytes? and why electrolytes for running? Electro-lite-whaat?! (I can hear you ask) Basically, electrolytes are a band of little guys that conduct electricity in water. Our cells and organs use tiny electrical signals to communicate with each other, and so we need a constant supply...