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BRAGGING POWER TIMES FOUR
Triathlons arguably rank among the toughest challenges for fi tness fans, but for those who want something they can really brag about, there’s the Artemis Great Kindrochit Quadrathlon. The quadrathlon – which is held on 10 July and
raises money for international aid charity Mercy Corps – is hailed as the hardest charity event. The Scottish Highlands provide a spectacular
location for the challenge, which starts with a 1.5km (0.8 mile) swim around Loch Tay and a 24km (15-mile) run/walk up seven mountains encompassing the Lawers and Ptarmigan ridges which reach up to 1,214m (3,982ft). Next, back to Loch Tay for a 11km (seven-mile) kayak and 54km (34-mile) cycle. The clock doesn’t stop until fi nalists slice a watermelon in half with a sword. For those who don’t want to do go it alone, there’s a team option for up to eight people.
DIZZY HEIGHTS FOR RUNNING PROGRAMMES
In the last issue (HCM March, p83) we wrote about the benefi ts of mountain air, which helps to burn fat. Now, according to researchers
in Japan, there’s another reason to factor in hills into your training. A study by the country’s Institute
of Sports Science has found that running short, 10-second bursts up a steep incline, followed by a walk or slow jog back down, is one of the best ways to tone the lower body and tax the cardiovascular system. Elsewhere, it’s been shown that
uphill running can improve the elasticity of muscles and tendons – meaning legs don’t tire so quickly.
happy snapping, less snacking
Keeping a food diary helps many people lose weight. Yet taking pictures of the food you eat has been found to be a more accurate way of recording intake, as well as having the added benefi t of making people really stop and think about what they’re consuming. These were the fi ndings of a study
carried out at the University of Wisconsin, where 43 people recorded what they ate for one week in both
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words and pictures. When participants were questioned, the photo diaries were reportedly the most effective. Taking snapshots of each meal was
also quicker and less laborious than writing everything down and provided powerful images of binge eating. What’s more, the photos provided
thought-provoking images just at the right time: immediately before people were going to eat meals.
NEW TREND THAT’S PACKING A PUNCH
With New Year’s resolutions starting to fade, now might be the time to introduce a new fi tness class to keep up member interest. Piloxing is a new concept that combines
the power, speed and agility of boxing with the sculpting and fl exibility of pilates. Typical sessions, which incorporate weighted boxing gloves, include sequences of jabs, crosses, hooks and uppercuts mixed with static poses, kicks and leg swings to engage core muscles. Piloxing was the brainchild of Viveca Jensen
(pictured), a Swedish dancer and Hollywood celebrity trainer. Instructor training classes are held in the US, but UK participants are welcome. Details: www.piloxing.com
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