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Older people are doing increasingly less physical exercise
16 October 2018 8:00
SINC

A research led by the University of Jaén reveals that people over 65 are not performing enough physical activity. Experts emphasize the importance of preserving physical performance to prevent the negative consequences of aging.

How to increase the fat burned during exercise
18 July 2016 9:18
SINC

When we exercise, our body’s oxidation of fat and carbohydrates depends on the intensity and duration of the activity. A new study analyses the effect of consuming an alkaloid, p-synephrine, on the burning of lipids and refutes the value of “miracle” diets: it is not possible to lose more than a kilogramme of fat per month.

La prueba ½ Ironman es una carrera de triatlón de media distancia, que consta de 1,9 km de natación, 90 km de ciclismo y 21,1 km de atletismo. / Chad Johnson
Salt increases physical performance in resistance competitions
3 March 2015 10:30
SINC

Spanish researchers have analysed the effectiveness of salt on sports performance in triathletes. The athletes who added this supplement to their usual hydration routines during the competition took 26 minutes less to complete a medium-distance triathlon course than those who only used sports drinks.