Tag: Sport

Some bicycle wheels are truly otherworldly. Now a Stuttgart-based startup is focusing on personalised saddles, taking their cue from cyclists’ behinds. Using an A4 form at home cyclists record the distance between their two seat bones, and photograph it on their smartphones. Together with information on bicycle model, road performance and sitting posture, this data is fed into an...

Dragonfly wings and joint braces share a connection. For damaged cartilage tissue, a new biopaste could help. Therapeutic exercise or rest can alleviate other joint complaints. And now a US-based research team has developed a wearable device so that active people can manage their conditions more effectively. The device contains four electric sensors. Using bands for support, these are...

People with disabilities can find tailored physical exercise. Meanwhile, a Dutch charity is installing multi-functional clubhouses at sports areas inside refugee camps. The buildings were designed by an architecture firm and are housed inside transportable shipping containers. Inside are shelves with sports equipment, alongside WiFi hubs, power outlets and a fridge. Electricity comes through solar panels on the roof....

Breathing exercises with a special ball reduce stress and anxiety. Sport has numerous psychological benefits. But being able to train is not a given. Which is why a British Paralympian has teamed up with a sailing world champion and a lawyer to support people with disabilities. Their app contains a custom-made exercise library, with texts, images or a video...

Mountain rescue has grown wings. Fitness is key for outdoor activities such as running or hiking. Those who need a little boost can soon turn to a startup from Shanghai. Its 1.8kg exoskeleton for thighs can offset loads by some 30kg on steep hills, and give a 10kg horizontal push to those moving at speeds greater than 3 m/ph....

Used chewing gum can be transformed into skateboard wheels. Beaches, meanwhile, benefit from crushed used glass. Broken surfboards left by the sea are less hip, however. Therefore, a Welsh designer has developed a surfboard that serves as a breeding ground for corals in its second life. The skeleton is 3D-printed from biodegradable material, and filled with fungal spores and...

There’s nothing like putting your feet up after a hard day’s work. Normally, however, our bodies are programmed for action. A research team from the Edith Cowan University in Australia has discovered that exercise can aid cancer recovery. When monitoring blood samples from a group of overweight prostate cancer patients undergoing a 12 week exercise program, they noticed that...

With their sustainable lifestyles, more and more Hollywood stars are taking their status as role models seriously. The German Football Association (DFB), meanwhile, recently published guidance for 3rd division fans on environmentally-friendly matchday travel. But that’s bottling it compared to England, where the EFL has joined forces with a new environmental accreditation body aimed at lowering clubs’ CO2 footprint....