Home > News > Archives > 24 Sep 2014

Here is one of the archived newsletters from the Topend Sports email news alert. Sign up to receive the latest news direct to your email inbox. See more archived newsletters.

Topend Sports News Alert

Bringing you the latest news and information on sport, science, fitness and nutrition

Hi, and welcome to another newsletter from the Topend Sports website. In this edition there is some interesting news from around the web, our usual products reviews and a great deal on a personalized diet meal plan.

Around the Web:

  • Research has confirmed the long-held assumption that sport and physical activity can alleviate depression 
  • The art of manliness website had a very interesting article on "Are You As Fit As a World War II GI?" comparing the fitness testing of the US Army from the 2nd World War to current fitness standards.
  • Who hasn't seen the Colombian cycling team photo which appears very revealing? See it and other uniform fails in sports history 
  • And here's a simple test you can perform right at home that apparently predicts how many years you have left to live. 
 

New Product: Apple Watch

Apple recently unveiled a new smartwatch, and one of its major selling points is its use as a comprehensive health and fitness device. A lot like currently available trackers like the fitbit, the Apple Watch will track your heart rate, measure your movement, and estimate the calories you've burned.
 

New on Topend Sports: Tapeworm Diet Anyone?

I have spent some time collecting information about popular diets, including some pretty bizarre fad diets, and the most bizarre prize goes to the tapeworm diet. I am not surprised that some people do actually try this extreme measure diet. The idea is to ingest a tapeworm, which then shares your gut and consumes some of your calories. No doubt you will also feel unwell and will eat less food too. Read more about the Tapeworm Diet.

Related Pages

send us a comment Any comments, suggestions, or corrections? Please let us know.

Newsletter Extra

Check out our archived newsletters. If you like what you see, sign up to our mailing list. Subscribers get access to a range of free downloads.

T.E.S. Latest

Horse RaceCurrent Events

Popular Pages

Latest Sports Added

 → How to Cite