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Who would think that if you wanted to grow more brain cells, you had to start doing something with your legs? Aerobic fitness, such as running, is the best way to enhance hippocampal neurogenesis. That's what researchers from Finland and other institutions have found. Researchers had adult male rats divided into...

The heavier we are, the more negatively it affects our run performance. Interestingly, this correlation is more distinct with runners than swimmers and cyclists. This is because body weight increases the energy cost of overcoming gravity. With every stride we take, we are effectively lifting our body weight (source). Having...

What is aqua running Aqua running is a deep water form of running. It mimics the movement of running, but has a much lower impact. You can either make use of a flotation belt clipped around your waist or an aqua vest to prevent you from sinking. Why is aqua running good for runners Since it...

A sprain? Ice it. A strain? Ice it. In fact, our first instinct to any kinds of injury, is to put ice on it right away. Icing can be used to reduce swelling and pain, and is thought to help in recovery faster. Even the abbreviation RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression,...

We all probably have had a fair share of our friends rolling their eyes at us and giving us the "why do you even do that?" look. Definitely, there are differences between runners and non-runners. And some of them can be pretty ridiculous. Shopping for new running gear Raise your hands if...

The most fundamental way of improving your running is to run more. Yet consistently subjecting your legs to such high impact is going to make you more prone to injury. That's why it's so important for us runners to cross-train. Elite runners do aqua running or antigravity running - which you can too, if...

You fell sick. You went abroad. Or Chinese New Year just happened. And you've fell back on your training. When you get back into the game again, you realize you're not quite up for it anymore. 2.4km now feels like a half marathon and unfortunately, this feeling has scientific bearings. With endurance...

When you've been exercising for more than 60 minutes continuously, you should start considering refuelling options. That would ensure that your energy level remains high and you keep your blood sugar is kept at normal levels, so, those of you gunning to add a half-marathon and marathon finisher tee...