Could Running Be a Fountain of Youth?

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Published Dec. 1, 2009 at 5:27 a.m.

You may already believe that running makes you feel younger, and now a new study provides even more proof ... German researchers found that physical activity, such as running, may have anti-aging effects at the molecular level. The study, published in the journal Circulation, found that endurance athletes had longer telomeres (DNA on the end of chromosomes) in their white blood cells than healthy middle-age people who don't exercise ... What's the significance of longer telomeres? As we age, our

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Milwaukee Adventure Camp boots locals into shape

Published March 24, 2009 at 6:58 a.m.


Catherine Andersen's four-week program involves a series of indoor and outdoor activities to introduce the body to a rotating series of activities including hiking, kickboxing, yoga, Pilates and weights. By constantly changing up the cardio and strengthening schedule, Andersen believes her program prevents both muscle lethargy and participant boredom.

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Carbohydrates for Endurance - First Endurance

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Published Feb. 4, 2009 at 12:32 p.m.

Intro: Energy for endurance exercise is fueled primarily by fats and carbohydrates, with carbohydrate utilization increasing as the intensity of the exercise increases. Thus, carbohydrates are crucial to competitive endurance exercise performance. In addition to food based carbohydrates, there are many different energy supplements marketed for sport, which are available in a variety of forms. [ ... ] ...

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