Muscle & Fitness Australia — November 2017

NOVEMBER 2017 / MUSCLE & FITNESS 11

HOT LIST EDGE

RECOVER

GRID VIBE

Its gridlike pattern digs deep into

muscle tissue while vibrating to

increase blood flow to areas in need. At 30 centimetres in

length and 9 centimetres in diameter, the Vibe is compact

enough to toss into your gym bag for a pre-, post- or anytime roll.

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WEIRD SCIENCE

CAN YOU FEEL IT?

We know that music can be moving,

but scientists have now discovered

that touch is perceived differently,

depending on the music being

played. So, for instance, if you listen

to something sexy, you’re likely to

experience the touch of another

person as being more sensual.

If you’re listening to something

aggressive, someone’s touch would

be processed in your brain as being

aggressive, so don’t hug your mum while

listening to Rage Against the Machine.

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HEALTH

SLASH YOUR SALT

We Aussies are consuming double the

recommended salt intake, according

to researchers from the George Institute

for Global Health. This should be scary

enough for you to put down that salt

shaker, since it’s been revealed that high

salt intake is associated with a doubled

risk of heart failure. The World Health

Organisation recommends a maximum

of 5 grams of salt per day, while the

average Australian is consuming

around 10 grams a day – way too much!

NRL

THE SCIENCE OF FOOTY
Scientists at James Cook Uni, Qld, have
put their research dollars to good use
by studying performance indicators
of winning and losing NRL teams. They
found that winning NRL teams run further
during the game, they have more try
assists, offloads and dummy half runs.
They also hold on to the ball more and
kick further. Higher ranked NRL teams
have more comprehensive defensive
strategies and less missed tackles when
compared to lower ranked teams. Stay
tuned for next month, when scientists
reveal that bears shit in the woods.

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TRACK YOUR

PROGRESS

Make your shoe smarter with the

MyFit Pod from The Athlete’s Foot.

Simply clip it to any running or

walking shoe, and you can start

collecting data such as Foot Strike,

Ground Contact and, a first, Rate

of Impact. It also allows you to

track the performance and life

of your running or walking shoes.

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