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Exercise Physiology
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Exercise physiology is the study of how the body responds to physical activity. It includes the study of how the body uses oxygen and nutrients, how muscles work, and how the body recovers from exercise.
Gunnar Borg and Your Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE)
Exercise intensity can tell you if you’re working too hard or not. And your Rating of Perceived Exertion…
How Much Sleep do I Need as an Athlete?
As with many facets of the human body, there is no one-size-fits-all strategy. Overall, research recommends that for…
Tai Chi Styles and Techniques for Exercise
Tai chi developed in ancient China as a martial art and self-defense system. It is one of the…
Why Bonking Feels like “Hitting the Wall”
Bonking is an incredibly unpleasant phenomenon brought on by the depletion of muscle glycogen during prolonged exercise. This…
Top Five Reasons Kenyan Runners Dominate Marathon World Records
There are primarily two popular schools of thought behind Kenyan runners’ phenomenal dominance of endurance running. The first…
Epigenetics In Sports: From Queen Bee To ACTN3
You have probably heard the term nature vs. nurture. That’s typical when discussing whether genetics or environment more…
Why the Karvonen Formula is Important to Intensity
The Karvonen formula is the most common means to calculate your exercise intensity. It’s an equation that blends…
The Extraordinary Ordinary Greatness Of Sir Roger Bannister
In the summer of 1952, the whole world was watching as the Olympics came to Helsinki. An uncomfortable,…
Aerobic Exercise for Athletes of All Ages and Abilities
Understanding aerobic exercise and its role in lifestyle and athleticism is a critical early step to unlocking performance…
Why you Need to Pay Attention to Heart Rate Variability
The way we feel and how we perform during various activities depends on a lot of different factors.…
