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Slower runners benefit most from elite methods

How much do high-tech shoes, special diets and exercises, drafting behind other runners and other strategies to improve your ‘running economy’ actually improve your finish time? A new study spells it out. The takeaway: The faster you are, the harder it is to get faster. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on February 12, 2019

High cadence cycling offers no benefit to amateurs, finds new study

A new study has found that exercise efficiency decreases in recreational cyclists when they pedal very hard, incorporating more revolutions per minute. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science […]

Published on February 12, 2019

Accelerated risk of mobility loss for people aged 60+ tied to excess weight/inactivity

The combination of excess weight/obesity and an inactive lifestyle represents a powerful joint risk factor for developing mobility loss after age 60, according to a new study. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the […]

Published on February 12, 2019