by wadmin | Oct 2, 2011 | Featured, Periods, Physiology
The absence of periods in runners of course often causes infertility, and is a major concern for even the recreational runner. However, there are also many cases of runners and non-runners with amenorrea who have fallen pregnant, so that running is not a recommended...
by wadmin | Oct 2, 2011 | Featured, Periods, Physiology
It is generally accepted that exercise promotes bone health. However, research which has been undertaken on the relationship between intensive exercise, bone health, and estrogen (estrogen is a hormone responsible for growth and development of reproductive organs and...
by wadmin | Oct 1, 2011 | Articles, Featured
The questions related to testosterone levels in women. Testosterone – Will I grow stubble on my chin and develop big muscles from running? Believe it or not this is a common question that women who have never run want to know when contemplating running or...
by wadmin | Oct 1, 2011 | Articles, Featured
When Autumn comes around, one thing I am usually quite thankful for is to be able to revert to closed shoes and not have to worry about my unsightly feet. Ironically, in the winter my feet, and more especially my toenails recover and are usually in good shape. Then...
by wadmin | Sep 11, 2011 | Articles
Following the third fantastic performance and win of Paula Radcliffe in the London Marathon, I was truly shocked to see how media attention and public focused on her 10 second nature pit stop. Criticisms range from why didn’t she go to the toilet adequately before the...
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