News tagged with stationary bike
Guests pedal to stay at Copenhagen eco-hotel
In the lobby of an up-market hotel in a Copenhagen suburb, a suit-clad businessman pedals away on a stationary bike, periodically glancing at the counter to see how far he has gone and how much energy he has ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jul 14, 2010 |
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From Illness to Injury, When to Stop Working Out
(PhysOrg.com) -- With all the messages about the importance of regular exercise, few pointers are given on when not to continue with your regimen. But it’s just as important to know when to alter or stop your ...
May 27, 2010 |
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Exercise makes cigarettes less attractive to smokers
(PhysOrg.com) -- Exercise can help smokers quit because it makes cigarettes less attractive. A new study from the University of Exeter shows for the first time that exercise can lessen the power of cigarettes ...
Oct 26, 2009 |
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No sweat: Shuttle's exercise gear on the fritz
Space junk from a Soviet satellite no longer poses a threat to Discovery shuttle, but astronauts face a vexing new problem: the spacecraft's exercise equipment is on the fritz, NASA said Monday.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Mar 17, 2009 |
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'Exergames' may provide cognitive benefit for older adults
Virtual reality-enhanced exercise, or "exergames," combining physical exercise with computer-simulated environments and interactive videogame features, can yield a greater cognitive benefit for older adults ...
Jan 17, 2012 |
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Brief, high-intensity workouts show promise in helping diabetics lower blood sugar: study
Researchers at McMaster University have found that brief high intensity workouts, as little as six sessions over two weeks, rapidly lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics, offering a potential fix for patients who struggle ...
Dec 12, 2011 |
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Some exercises yield more damage than progress
Maybe the biggest barrier to working out is time. Barrier, challenge, excuse? So fitness trainers hate to see anyone frittering away precious workout periods or filling them with less-than-effective exercises. Actually, it ...
Sep 30, 2011 |
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At two universities, pedaling produces electrical power
As four women stepped onto exercise machines and began their workouts at Drexel University's recreation center, a small neon sign nearby began to glow.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Sep 26, 2011 |
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Undergrads' hybrid motorcycle shows range
A team of BYU students recently modified an electric motorcycle into a hybrid model to increase its range by nearly 40 percent.
May 25, 2011 |
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Benefits of exercise for arthritis sufferers
An estimated 50 million adults in the United States suffer from arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one of the best ways to combat the onset of arthritis, control pain and improve function ...
Mar 10, 2011 |
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Establish healthy traditions to make winter fun, prevent cold-weather blues
Frigid weather may seem like a good excuse to avoid workouts, stay inside and overindulge in comfort foods. However, health experts from the University of Missouri have found that these tendencies leave most people feeling ...
Jan 18, 2011 |
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Keeping stress fractures at bay while keeping exercise resolutions
Pledging to take up some type of regular exercise regimen is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions, and it’s a good one at that ... as exercise is proven to stave off chronic health conditions, ...
Jan 14, 2011 |
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Introducing Stringbike: the bike with no chain (w/ Video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- Hungarian bicycle designers have unveiled their new Stringbike in Padova, Italy. The design replaces the traditional chain with a symmetrical rope and pulley system, which they say is more ...
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Sep 22, 2010 |
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No-Stress Stress Test Brings Relief to Heart Failure Patients
(PhysOrg.com) -- The University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago is the first academic medical center in the country to introduce a new "no stress" diagnostic system for assessing patients with heart failure and optimizing ...
Apr 30, 2010 |
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