Greg Wells, Ph.D. is a physiologist who specializes in health and performance in extreme conditions. His work is focused on elite athletes who are trying to achieve international medal performances, and on children with chronic diseases.
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Greg D. Wells, Ph.D.Not only does exercise get you fit - it keeps you from getting sick!
You may have noticed that as a runner, you take fewer sick days than your co-workers. You might also be the only one of your group of friends who doesn't catch the cold that is going around. This isn't just your imagination. Numerous studies have demonstrated that regular exercise improves how well your immune system works. By understanding and applying the science of the immune system, and the role that exercise plays in keeping you healthy, you can optimize your health for years to come.
Read the article on tsn.ca/running here.
Core strength: Get more than just a six-pack
By Greg Wells PhD and Jessica Caterini BSc
The "core" is a common term used to refer to the middle section of the body between the lower part of the rib cage and the hips. There are 29 muscles in this area including the pelvis, spine, lower back, hips and trunk. Core muscles maintain body stability and transfer power from the legs to the upper body and vice-versa. Core strength training improves overall body functional power, balance, posture and may help reduce the risk of injury. By understanding and applying the science related to the core muscle stability and strength, you can develop more effective running mechanics and avoid lower back pain and other physical challenges.
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Watch the video on tsn.ca/running here.
Interval training: A powerful way to improve your fitness quickly
By: Greg Wells PhD and Jessica Caterini BSc
Once you have been training for a reasonable amount of time and have established your basic fitness level, interval training is a powerful way to improve both your overall fitness and specific running ability. By understanding and applying the science of intervals, you will find that when the training plan on the wall calls for interval training, you are energized by the challenge instead of finding reasons to skip the workout.
Read the full article on tsn.ca here.
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Sleep: Training with your eyes closed
By: Greg Wells PhD and Jessica Caterini BSc
There is a reciprocal relationship between sleep and exercise. If you sleep properly, you will probably perform well during your next workout or race, and if you exercise regularly, you will be able to sleep well. By understanding and applying the science of sleep, you will know how to optimize your health, fitness and performance.
Read the article on TSN.CA here.
Ageing - How training may be able to slow the clock.
By: Greg Wells PhD and Jessica Caterini BSc
We live in a day and age when the eternal desire to live longer has become more and more of a reality. From ninety-year-old marathon runners to forty-year-old Olympians, everywhere you look athletes are pushing the limits of human potential - at any age. By understanding the findings of science, you can learn why some people are aging less quickly and, more importantly, you can figure out how to turn back the clock on your own life.
Read the article on TSN.CA here.
