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Four Simple Ways to Supercharge Your Daily Walk
wellness9 days ago

Four Simple Ways to Supercharge Your Daily Walk

Daily walks boost heart health and mood; to make them more effective, try (1) keeping a brisk pace that raises your heart rate (you can pace to music around 100–120 BPM), (2) adding short interval bursts of faster walking or light jogging, (3) including light weights or bodyweight exercises during the route, and (4) choosing hills to increase challenge. For best results, aim for 150–300 minutes of moderate activity per week and 5,000–10,000 steps daily, with about 30 minutes most days and listening to your body for rest.

Sophie Woods Completes Via Alpina in 29 Days, Sets Eight-Country Record
world22 days ago

Sophie Woods Completes Via Alpina in 29 Days, Sets Eight-Country Record

Ultrarunner Sophie Woods finished the Via Alpina in 29 days, traversing eight countries (Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, France and Monaco) and covering about 1,240 miles to set new men’s and women’s records, beating the previous best by six days. She started in Trieste on July 4 and ended in Monaco, facing extreme heat, sleeping fewer than 2.5 hours per night toward the end, and receiving emotional and logistical support from her husband and dog, with ice-slushed cooling helping her cope.

Sophie Woods Sets 29-Day Via Alpina Record Across the Alps
sports23 days ago

Sophie Woods Sets 29-Day Via Alpina Record Across the Alps

New Zealand-born ultra-runner Sophie Woods completed the 2,000km Via Alpina across eight Alpine countries in 29 days, setting a new fastest-known time and beating the previous 35-day record. She battled heatwaves, storms, horseflies and wildfires that forced a detour, running up to 15–18 hours daily with team support and fueling on McDonald’s, pasta and energy gels. Woods credits mental resilience and plans to rest and Netflix afterward.

Testing a Robotic Exoskeleton on the Grand Canyon: Longer Hikes, No Cane
technology1 month ago

Testing a Robotic Exoskeleton on the Grand Canyon: Longer Hikes, No Cane

A CNET reviewer wore Hypershell’s X Ultra S robotic exoskeleton on a Grand Canyon climb and a two‑mile rim hike, reaching about 12,000 steps without his cane. The five‑pound, battery‑backed device attaches at the hips and is app‑controlled with Eco, Hyper, Transparent, and Fitness modes plus an auto-detect feature. It lightweightens leg movement and extends endurance but isn’t a miracle or cure, simply augmenting existing fitness. The reviewer noted no back pain the day after, though results vary by terrain and elevation. The X Ultra S costs about $1,999 (with other models priced differently), making it a tool for regular exercisers seeking incremental gains rather than a magic fix.

NASA hails Blue Origin's recovery as New Glenn eyes year-end return to flight
space1 month ago

NASA hails Blue Origin's recovery as New Glenn eyes year-end return to flight

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman praised Blue Origin for its rapid cleanup and transparency after the May New Glenn anomaly, with Plan A to launch the Mk.1 Endurance on New Glenn still aiming for a year-end flight, while NASA evaluates alternatives such as SpaceX's Falcon Heavy and ULA's Vulcan for Artemis III; Blue Origin is pursuing a faster return-to-flight without rebuilding the same pad, investigators pointing to the aft section as a likely root cause, and some officials remain cautious about timelines as progress is monitored into 2027.

Overcoming the Impossible: 50-Year-Old Climbs Everest Despite Stage 4 Cancer
health2 months ago

Overcoming the Impossible: 50-Year-Old Climbs Everest Despite Stage 4 Cancer

A 50-year-old associate professor from the UK, Shaunna Burke, becomes the first woman to summit Mount Everest while living with Stage 4 cancer. After chemo, surgeries, and targeted treatment for a BRCA2 mutation, she kept up fitness and completed the ascent in five weeks to allow for altitude acclimatization, all while documenting the journey for a film and raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Burke credits regular exercise and a positive mindset with helping her stay resilient through treatment, and hopes her story inspires others with cancer to pursue their goals.

Robot exoskeleton boosts Grand Canyon endurance, not a miracle
technology3 months ago

Robot exoskeleton boosts Grand Canyon endurance, not a miracle

A reviewer tests the Hypershell X Ultra S exoskeleton on a Grand Canyon hike, finding it extends endurance and reduces fatigue enough to finish a two‑mile rim hike and about 12,000 steps without using his cane, but it’s not a cure for disability or a superhero device. The app‑controlled, ~5‑pound unit uses a back‑mounted battery with motors at the hips, offers modes like Eco/Hyper/Transparent/Fitness, and claims ~30 km (18.6 miles) of range with a spare battery. Real‑world results vary by terrain and fitness, and the device is pricey (about $1,999 for the X Ultra S).

Verstappen's Nurburgring bid ends with driveshaft failure
motorsport3 months ago

Verstappen's Nurburgring bid ends with driveshaft failure

Max Verstappen and his Mercedes-AMG GT3 teammates led the Nurburgring 24 Hours by about 30 seconds with 3 hours 20 minutes remaining, but a broken driveshaft forced them off the track, ending their chance at victory; the Mercedes crew of Engel/Stolz/Schiller/Martin won, while Verstappen said he would try to return next year and soon returns to Formula 1 for the Canadian Grand Prix.

Exercise rewires the brain to boost endurance after the workout
science3 months ago

Exercise rewires the brain to boost endurance after the workout

New Neuron-based research shows SF1 neurons in the ventromedial hypothalamus stay active after exercise and are needed for endurance gains; blocking these neurons post-workout prevents improvements, suggesting brain activity after exercise helps the body adapt and use energy more efficiently—potential implications for aging, stroke recovery, and athletic performance.

Verstappen’s Mercedes Edges Ahead as Nurburgring 24 Hours Near Nine Hours
endurance3 months ago

Verstappen’s Mercedes Edges Ahead as Nurburgring 24 Hours Near Nine Hours

Max Verstappen, steering the Verstappen Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3, has put his team in contention for its debut Nurburgring 24 Hours win by taking a narrow lead in mixed conditions after almost nine hours. The #3 Mercedes sits about one second clear of the sister #80 AMG (Martin/Engel/Schiller/Stolz), with a tight fight behind including a Walkenhorst Aston Martin (Thiim) in third, Jens Klingmann’s Schubert BMW in fourth, and Max Hesse’s Rowe BMW rounding out the top five. Early incidents included Mirko Bortolotti’s Lamborghini puncture and Marco Mapelli’s 32-second penalty for a jump start, while Verstappen capitalized on clean laps and traffic management to extend his advantage into the night.

Canyon Endurace CF SLX 8 Di2: fast, forgiving endurance road bike at a compelling price
technology3 months ago

Canyon Endurace CF SLX 8 Di2: fast, forgiving endurance road bike at a compelling price

An aero-forward endurance road bike that doesn’t compromise comfort, the Canyon Endurace CF SLX 8 Di2 blends fast handling with long-distance compliance thanks to features like 38mm tyre clearance, a 1-piece PACE cockpit, and the VCLS aero post. At £4,299 / €4,499 it undercuts rivals while including Ultegra Di2, carbon wheels and a single-sided 4iiii power meter, plus practical down-tube storage. It’s fast, stable and forgiving on rough roads and descents, with Canyon’s build quality and customer support earning high marks; a minor Garmin insert issue was promptly resolved. A standout value for a modern aero endurance bike.

Endurance nears lunar readiness as Blue Origin advances moon lander tests
space-exploration3 months ago

Endurance nears lunar readiness as Blue Origin advances moon lander tests

Blue Origin’s uncrewed lunar lander Endurance MK1 is moving toward a lunar mission with a busy test campaign across NASA centers and the company’s Florida facilities, including vacuum chamber testing at Johnson Space Center and radio-frequency compatibility checks at Lunar Plant 1, all in support of Artemis 3 (targeted for late 2027) which could use Blue Moon or SpaceX’s Starship for the landing; meanwhile Blue Origin’s New Glenn remains grounded while FAA investigates a separate second-stage issue.

Seven-car crash claims life during Nürburgring 24h Qualifiers
endurance4 months ago

Seven-car crash claims life during Nürburgring 24h Qualifiers

Juha Miettinen died from injuries after a seven-car crash in the early stages of the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers. The incident caused a lengthy red flag, barrier damage, and the race was halted with no resumption or classification. The crash occurred on the third lap near Klostertal, with seven vehicles involved; the cause remains unconfirmed, though a possible oil spill has been mentioned. Messages of condolence came from peers, including Max Verstappen.