Store doping samples for 10 years to stop drugs cheats
Blood and urine samples taken from athletes to spot signs of doping should be stored for 10 years, to enable technology to catch up with substances that currently evade detection.
Month: April 2014
About the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
About the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
Does playing video games constitute a workout?
Several studies have now demonstrated that some Wii games may be classified as moderate physical activities
School children put off by competitive sport
Most children would be happy to see the competitive element removed from school sport
How to mentally prepare for a marathon
The London Marathon will see serious runners who have physically trained for months to prepare for the legendary race, still fail to achieve the times they are capable of
A new approach to running
Every runner knows that the sport isn’t just about churning out the miles day in and day out.
British Cycling performance director quits
British Cycling performance director Sir Dave Brailsford has quit his role. The 50-year-old joined the organisation in 2003 and has been credited with Great Britain’s success at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. Brailsford holds a similar position with pro-cycling outfit Team Sky and missed last month’s Track Cycling World Championships to focus on that role.
Aerobic exercise may slow dementia
A twice-weekly exercise routine may help to slow down the advance of dementia, a small study has suggested