Research Paper Title The Combined Effect of Cigarette Smoking and Fitness on Injury Risk in Men and Women. Background Prior studies have identified cigarette smoking and low fitness as independent risk factors for injury; however, no studies have evaluated the combined effect of cigarette smoking and fitness on injury risk. Therefore the objective was to… Read More
An A5 handout (PDF format) discussing pelvic floor exercises, for both men and women! Pelvic Floor Exercises (A5).
Research Paper Title The relationship between cumulative lifetime ultraviolet radiation exposure, bone mineral density, falls risk and fractures in older adults. Background Data linking cumulative lifetime vitamin D status with skeletal outcomes are lacking. The researchers show that increasing cumulative sun exposure was associated with higher bone mineral density in younger males and protective against… Read More
“FOR women who have recovered from breast cancer, exercise appears to be the most important lifestyle choice to cut the risk of death from a relapse. Around a quarter of all women with breast cancer will eventually die when the cancer spreads to other parts of the body. But living more healthily can reduce the risk of… Read More
“During pregnancy the baby only accounts for 6-8lbs of weight gain, the rest is other ‘stuff’.” (REPS UK, 2017, p.5). Reference REPS UK (2017) Cheat Sheet! Fitness Matters: Official Magazine of REPS UK. Issue, Spring 2017. Leeds: Coachwise Limited.
Research Paper Title Health Effects of Recreational Running in Women: Some Epidemiological and Preventive Aspects. Abstract Estimated maximum oxygen uptake of middle-aged non-elite road race entrants is around 45 to 50 ml/kg/min, which is 40 to 100% higher than values from the female general population. Endurance training, low bodyweight, and nonsmoking of runners explain part of,… Read More
Research Paper Title Older Females are at Higher Risk for Medical Complications during 21 km Road Race Running: A Prospective Study in 39 511 Race Starters – SAFER Study III. Background The half-marathon (21 km) race is a very popular mass community-based distance running event. It is important to determine risk factors for medical complications during these events,… Read More
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