running Archives - Life Science Review

12 April 202012 April 2020

A caffeine supplement does not improve the 800-m running performance of trained runners but does appear to impair sleep quality

In September 2019 researchers from Spain published the results of their study to assess the effect of caffeine intake on 800-m running performance, sleep quality and nocturnal cardiac autonomic activity … Read more

11 April 202011 April 2020

“Smell detection” and “smell identification” scores appear to be significantly better in older adults who exercise by practising tai chi, dancing or running than those who walk or who do not exercise at all

In April 2020 researchers from China published the results of their study to assess the effect of various types of physical exercise on the decline in the sense of smell … Read more

23 May 20194 January 2020

Semi-custom insoles may be useful to reduce patellofemoral pain symptoms in recreational runners

In November 2018 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess the effect of using semi-custom insoles in recreational runners with patellofemoral pain. The kneecap (patella) … Read more

22 May 20198 April 2020

When compared to running, skipping produces a 30% higher aerobic benefit plus a lower rate of exercise-related injuries

In May 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess knee contact forces during skipping and running at the same speed. It is known that … Read more

21 February 20194 January 2020

Runners may find that minimalist shoes improve plantar flexor strength more than conventional shoes

In August 2018 researchers from Australia and the USA published the results of their study to assess whether male runners improved their running performance when gradually transitioning to using minimalist … Read more

21 February 20194 January 2020

Runners should limit their weekly training distance in minimalist shoes to avoid running-related pain, with heavier runners having a greater risk of injury

In April 2017 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to compare running-related pain and injury between minimalist and conventional shoes in trained runners and to assess interactions … Read more

7 January 20194 January 2020

Vegetarian type diets appear to be associated with a good health status and is an equal alternative to an omnivorous diet for endurance runners

In December 2018 researchers from Austria, Germany and Switzerland published the results of their study to assess the health status of endurance runners who consumed a vegan (45 individuals), vegetarian … Read more

1 January 201921 November 2019

Running on a curved non-motorized treadmill requires a higher oxygen consumption, produces a significantly higher heart rate, and a feeling of having had a harder work out than running on a motorized treadmill although running economy is less efficient

In May 2018 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to compare the physiological and perceptual responses of running on a curved non-motorized treadmill and on a … Read more

29 September 201821 November 2019

You can run faster on a motorised treadmill but more energy appears to be expended whilst using a curved non-motorised treadmill

In August 2018 researchers from Italy and Norway published the results of their study to assess energy expended plus movement parameters in individuals using a motorised treadmill and a curved … Read more

29 September 20184 January 2020

Running on a curved non-motorized treadmill is associated with a higher cardiometabolic requirement

In November 2017 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to compare the cardiometabolic demands of running on a curved non-motorized treadmill with overground and motorized treadmill running. … Read more

19 August 20184 January 2020

Energy expenditure estimates from activity trackers appear to be accurate across walking speeds but not across running speeds

In April 2017 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to assess the accuracy of energy expenditure estimations made by the Fitbit One, Garmin Vivofit and Jawbone UP … Read more