An Overview of Testosterone and the Cardiovascular System

Introduction Testosterone and the cardiovascular system are the effects that the male hormone testosterone has on the cardiovascular system. The predominant androgen in men, testosterone, has shown to substantially decline throughout the ageing process. The decline in both serum and total testosterone with age have been linked to several disease states in men. In particular,… Read More

4 Strategies to Promote and Grow Your Fitness Bootcamp

Introduction Fitness bootcamps have been a staple in the fitness world for decades. They offer group training sessions inspired by military-style exercises in outdoor settings. By combining bodyweight workouts with high-intensity movements, they push participants beyond their limits and challenge their endurance. If your business runs fitness bootcamp programmes, staying ahead in this growing market… Read More

Who was Ma Ning (1922-2010)?

Introduction Ma Ning (Chinese: 马宁; 1922 – 3 December 2010) was a Chinese Communist revolutionary and major general of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). A decorated army veteran of the Second Sino-Japanese War and the Chinese Civil War, he transferred to the Air Force after being handicapped by battle wounds. He trained to… Read More

What is ‘Coronary Steal’?

Introduction Coronary steal (with its symptoms termed coronary steal syndrome or cardiac steal syndrome) is a phenomenon where an alteration of circulation patterns leads to a reduction in the blood flow directed to the coronary circulation. It is caused when there is narrowing of the coronary arteries and a coronary vasodilator is used – “stealing”… Read More

An Overview of Therapeutic Use Exemption

Introduction A therapeutic use exemption (TUE), also known as a temporary use exemption, is a term created in 1991 and refers to an official medical document. The document gives an athlete permission to take a medication listed on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Prohibited List, normally prohibited because its use would be considered a performance… Read More