American and Swedish researchers have recently provided proofs that physical activity increases the capacity of the brain. Factors such as our capability to concentrate on our tasks, our capability to memorize, and our creativity have been proven to be enhanced by regular physical activity. The findings have been published in the book ”Hjärnstark” by the Swedish psychologist and medical doctor Anders Hansen. … Läs mer
Maria Sundberg
Den här veckan kommer längdskidåkerskan Maria Rydqvist ut med sin bok om ”Kvinnor, Idrott & Manliga Ledare”. I boken delar Maria med sig av egna erfarenheter och upplevelser, men det är ingen självbiografi och den handlar inte bara om skidåkning. Det är en reflektionsbok med fakta om frågor som berör allt från en flickas utveckling till … Läs mer
Mitt första möte med Nisse Renman var vid sångstunden under Svenska Kyrkans barntimmar i Hamburg. Vid ett tillfälle hade jag med mig mina vetenskapliga texter som jag i vanlig ordning aldrig blir klara med i tid. Det väckte Nisses intresse och han bad mig hålla en vetenskaplig predikan vid en Familjegudtjänst i kyrkan. Titeln … Läs mer
Short Facts Name: Juliet Champion Sport: Runner (from 1000m to Ultra Marathons) Born: 1979 Education: Primary to University (Communications and radio journalism) Work Experience: Civil servant in England Juliet is really a CHAMPION! I got to know Juliet when I was running beside her during the winter cup series here … Läs mer
Hello blog readers. Here is an interview by Fiteverywhere Poznań about me as runner. In the text below you find answers to questions such as: Why do I run? What are my goals with running? How do I plan my yearly running events calendar? How do I plan my training for these events? Why … Läs mer
My motivation for changing my eating habits are always high directly after the New Years. But changing habits takes a lot of effort and needs great motivation. We more or less all know what healthy foods are, but still we all tend to have certain cravings. I know for example that my running should sometimes … Läs mer
In a recent post I wrote about my motivation to change my eating habits into a more vegan diet. But how does that go along with my running performance. In the interview with Fredrika Gullfot, who is just not only a vegan but also an Algae omega-3 supplement producer, I learned that her company produces … Läs mer
Short Facts About the Athlete Name: Agnieszka Janasiak Sport: Marathon Runner Born: April 15, 1981 in Poznan Education: Master degree in Physiotherapy from the Medical University of Poznan Work Experience: Personal Trainer – Leads Pilates and Yoga classes, and gives courses on motor recreation. Physiotherapist – Gives classic massages but also massages with elements … Läs mer
I simply love giving workshops. Teaching people the details of the basic science for maintained fitness and health is a passion of mine. My first workshop series was held in the studio of Fiteverywhere in Poznan, Poland for the Poznan International Ladies Club (PILC). The title was “How to keep fit, strong and healthy for life”. … Läs mer
10 week workshop series teaching the scientific knowledge behind sustainable weight loss and weight maintenance. Workshops are divided into one theoretic part, followed by an exercise part. We discuss concepts such as: FAT LOSS versus WEIGHT LOSS NUTRITION & FAT LOSS? How does our nutrition, what we eat and drink, make us gain … Läs mer