Run News for December 19, 2024

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The Rundown
December 19th, 2024

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The Benefits of Training in the Cold

New research suggest that keeping muscles cool increases the benefits of aerobic training. At a recent conference, physiologist Dominique Gagnon presented a decade’s worth of data suggesting that training in the cold results in enhanced endurance. As we enter the coldest months of the year, it’s nice to know that winter training offers extra benefits.

What is great about the cold? Cold-weather exercise requires the body to burn more fat and less carbohydrates than warmer conditions. By exercising in the cold, muscles do not overheat, which enables them to burn more fat for aerobic energy. In the the long run, this trains the body to become more efficient.

Artificial sweeteners tied to less healthy diets

A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that folks who consume artificial sweeteners eat an overall lower quality diet. Increased artificial sweetener intake was linked to a lower consumption of fruits and vegetables and more processed foods.

While artificial sweeteners replace added sugar, consumers of sugar substitutes tend to also consume foods and beverages that are high in saturated fats, sodium and added sugar, which brings down the quality their overall diet.

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Canadian Run Magazine identified 10 favorite shoes in 4 categories: race day/speedwork, daily trainers, stability and trail.

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Wisp partners with Nourish to offer patients personalized nutrition counseling

Wisp, which provides sexual and reproductive health treatments to 1.3 million women, announced a partnership with Nourish to allow Wisp patients access to nutrition counseling services. The goal of the partnership is to provide access to high-quality nutrition support at an affordable price to women who are seeking a holistic approach to weight management.

AI and Fitness

AI is expected to change fitness by altering the way we receive health information, read wellness content and go through a workout. What is happening with AI and fitness today? Here are several AI fitness brands.

Lumin Fitness uses AI to power the fitness studio experience. A Lumin Fitness studio contains sensor technology that tracks physical movement paired with an app. The studio automatically checks members in, directs them to a dedicated workout station and guides them through a workout while providing motivation.

EGYM provides AI training plans that adapt to the gym equipment available. EGYM collects member workout data, learns from the data and applies it to elevate and personalize an individual’s workout. The AI learns from the exercise habits to create a unique training plan.

Evolt uses analytics to provide insights into individual health markers and enable tailored fitness and nutrition plans. Evolt’s goal is to seamlessly integrate data from various sources to provide holistic health, fitness, and wellness solutions, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and science-based outcomes.

Macrostax offers an app that makes meal planning easier by suggesting foods similar to those a person has already eaten or what is available in their kitchen. The app tracks calories, remembers a person’s taste preferences and suggests foods that help individuals to maintain a healthy and sustainable weight.

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