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Posts tagged exercise

July 20, 2010

 

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Why Are Triathletes In Trouble?

Why should triathletes be worried? Because they are prone to dying suddenly.

August 13, 2009

 

Bowl of Cheerios and milk

Are You Getting The Nutrients You Need From A Bottle Of Gatorade?

What would you rather have after playing tennis or jogging for forty minutes: a sports drink or a bowl of cereal with milk?

July 8, 2009

 

Treadmill Sensation

A Treadmill For The Mind

You've been on a treadmill for a while and then suddenly step off. Why do you feel like you're moving much faster than you think you should be?

June 30, 2009

 

Salad with various vegetables

Diet Betting: Does It Work?

Diet betting is a weight-loss tactic where people at work or groups of friends join weight loss pools. But does it work?

June 12, 2009

 

Sunbathers on a dock next to Mediterranean Sea

Pump-faked By Sunburn

Have you ever been pump-faked by a sunburn? Learn about the skin and redness on this Moment of Science.

January 21, 2009

 

Competing rowing teams

Rowing in Space

NASA is planning to send astronauts back to the moon for long missions. How are the astronauts going to stay in shape in zero or low gravity?

January 5, 2009

 

Blurry drummer in action

Drumming for Fitness

Did you know that during a rock show, the drummer's heart rate can get as high as 179 beats per minute? That's in the same range as professional athletes.

November 7, 2008

 

Female weight lifting

A Scientist in the Locker Room

How you train is just as important as how much. Today's Olympic-class coaches design sophisticated programs for their athletes.

December 4, 2007

 

Woman On Seated Row

Addicted to Exercise

Exercise is healthy right? Well, it certainly is for most people, however for others it can become an addiction that does more harm than good.

July 17, 2007

 

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Gallery Feet

Ever wonder why it's so tiring just standing around at museums? It's not like your getting tons of exercise. Find out on this Moment of Science.

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