A recent University of Iowa study reveals a biological link between pain and fatigue and may help explain why more women than men are diagnosed with chronic pain and fatigue conditions like fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Working with mice, the researchers, led by Kathleen Sluka, Ph.D., professor in the Graduate Program in Physical Therapy […]
Lifting less weight more times is just as effective at building muscle as training with heavy weights, a finding by McMaster researchers that turns conventional wisdom on its head. The key to muscle gain, say the researchers, is working to the point of fatigue. “We found that loads that were quite heavy and comparatively light […]
Jordan Fitness strengthened ties with European distributors at the recent FIBO 2012 exhibition, whilst showcasing new functional fitness products. Experiencing rapid growth in the European market over the past 12-18 months, Jordan Fitness seized upon the opportunity to meet with distributors and launch new products in their line-up. New kit on display included the new […]
October 2010 MH Man of the Month: Mike Buss The ex-soldier who ran 100 marathons in 100 days < a href=”http://ad.uk.doubleclick.net/jump/menshealth.hdn/living/men;sctn=living;pgno=man-of-the-month-mike-buss;kw=;site=menshealth;position=ams_mhuk_300x200_circ;full=living/men/man-of-the-month-mike-buss;sect=living;sub=men;page=man-of-the-month-mike-buss;hi=;cat=;subcat=;adcat=wellness;adsubcat=;c=;d=;e=;g=0;h=;i=;u=;f=;sz=300×200;tile=’ + tile + ‘;ord=’ + ord + ‘?” target=”_blank”>< img src=”http://ad.uk.doubleclick.net/ad/menshealth.hdn/living/men;sctn=living;pgno=man-of-the-month-mike-buss;kw=;site=menshealth;position=ams_mhuk_300x200_circ;full=living/men/man-of-the-month-mike-buss;sect=living;sub=men;page=man-of-the-month-mike-buss;hi=;cat=;subcat=;adcat=wellness;adsubcat=;c=;d=;e=;g=0;h=;i=;u=;f=;sz=300×200;tile=’ + tile + ‘;ord=’ + ord + ‘?” width=”300″ height=”200″ border=”0″ alt=””></a> After surviving an IRA explosion that killed two colleagues, soldier […]
There is an Octathalon event taking place on the 28th April at the Next Generation gym in Swindon. It is free to all members of the website with only a cost of £5 on the door payable to Next Generation. There is racing for beginners to the Octathalon and beginners to fitness as well as […]
This is an urban event with obstacles Website: www.mhsurvival.co.uk Expect more obstacles, the same amazing venues, totally engaging courses and lashings of Survival Spirit. Packing a challenging route in each host city, with tough and engaging obstacles throughout the course, you will pit your wits against 1000s of fellow “Survival” competitors in a test […]
5km and 10km off-road runs over 30 horse jumps including a 150m river section. This course works every muscle in your body! Jumping, scrambling and hurdling over and under 30 different horse jumps will test your endurance. Set in 160 acres of grassland, the course also includes a series of water obstacles, 150 meter […]
10-12miles of some of the toughest off-road running The Brooks HellRunner is over multi-terrain and varying underfoot conditions. There will be everything from running tracks and trails to water-filled areas and plenty of steep hills. Expect to get very wet! It will be nature at its toughest. The course will be marked but do not […]
This is a hardcore 10-12mile obstacle course designed by Special Forces personnel. Tough Mudder events are hardcore 10-12 mile obstacle courses designed by the Special Forces to test your all around strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie. As the leading company in the booming obstacle course industry, Tough Mudder has already challenged half a […]
So you’ve taken up cycling and entered a 100mile race… You need to set a training programme with the aim to finish the race, but also to cycle confidently and comfortably. You need to look at 3 to 4 sessions per week, in the 10week programme below I have set a 4 session per week […]
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