Exercise for Science

Prof Hart penned a popular piece on @ConversationUK about embracing running in midlife. Time to lace up those trainers and hit the pavement? #running #midlife #exercise #jointhealth #osteoarthritis buff.ly/3Ui3C1p via

Prof Alister Hart will be speaking at the annual Marathon Medicine event, sharing our learnings on the effects of marathon running on the joints. Find out more: buff.ly/4a4mhUR #healthresearch #joints #arthritis #medicalconference #marathontraining #marathonrunner

Great to be a part of this helpful article in the Guardian! Prof Alister Hart shares some of our insights. theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2… #jointhealth #medicalresearch #running #cycling #hipreplacement #kneereplacementsurgery #kneehealth #science

We ran an MRI scan on BBC's Sophie Raworth's hips and knees... and she wrote about the experience in @RunnersWorldUK magazine. Find out more: buff.ly/47yUoTi #fitness #joints #MRI #midlife #running #science

Great to be a part of this article for mid-life runners in the Daily Mail - Professor Alister Hart highlights some of our research findings: dailymail.co.uk/health/article…

Have a #knee or #hip implant? Taking part in any running activity of 10K or more this year? If so we'd love to hear from you. UCL / Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital / Cleveland Clinic London - the first ever MRI study of running with implants. See exerciseforscience.org/participate

Our latest study spells great news for mid-life cyclists. Our MRI research shows that cycling is a great way to delay the effects of ageing, and live well for longer. The story has been picked up in The Times this week. Read more: buff.ly/3ZvFglj

PhD students - want to join our team? We're offering a three year PhD Studentship exploring quantitative magnetic resonance imaging of the spine. A background in biomedical engineering, computer science, software engineering is essential. buff.ly/3F6zuiP

Our latest blog looks at research reported in the Telegraph last month - which backs up our own ideas of how muscle strength helps fight the aging process. buff.ly/3DLq8s6

Great that the word is continuing to spread: running is GOOD for your knees! washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/…

We need cyclists to join our study into how #cycling affects joint health. You'll get a free low back and hip MRI scan. REQUIREMENTS: female aged 50 to 60, or male aged 30 to 40, cycling at least 8,000km per year. You're well and uninjured. Register at exerciseforscience.org/cycling-study

Stronger than surgery: how the muscle factor got one cyclist back up and running. Paul, 60-year-old club cyclist and walker, was devastated by the sudden onset of knee problems. While surgery seemed inevitable Paul found another route to recovery: exerciseforscience.org/blog/2022/6/23…

We need #WOMENCYCLISTS to join our study into how #cycling affects joint health. You'll get #FREE #MRI and health check-ups! Requirements: you've cycled 8,000km+ in the past year and you're well and uninjured. Find out more and register here buff.ly/3nbfGT9

Professor Alister Hart has penned a blog highlighting a new way of thinking about hip health - helping us avoid intensive surgery and failed hip implants... #health #surgery #hipreplacement #medicalresearch #scienceandtechnology buff.ly/3sRKWI5

“I never thought I could do it.” Our latest study challenges dozens of volunteers to take up exercise and boost their fitness. Already, we’re hearing inspirational stories… see our blog for comments from our #couchto5k and #Active10 participants. buff.ly/30uZv9X

Our research in the spotlight: Science Featured exerciseforscience.org/blog/2021/10/1…

Thank you for all the likes, shares and registrations! We now have all the volunteers we need for our #Couchto5k and #Active10 physical health study. We look forward to sharing the findings. See our previous research results here: buff.ly/3AFaWbG

Huge thanks to @vparthur2010 for inviting Prof Hart to join #thelasttenth podcast. Listen below to hear about how the Prof's own running was part of the inspiration for ExerciseforScience's research studies into exercise and the human body. buff.ly/3AovcOA

New study released! Our third piece of research based on Richmond #marathon participants found that 500 miles of #running does not damage or acutely change your spine. Read the paper here: exerciseforscience.org/hip

We need MALE #CYCLISTS to join our study into joint health and how cycling affects them. Are you free for #MRI slots in London on Sunday 26 Sept? Requirements: you've cycled at least 8,000km in the past year and are well and uninjured. Register here buff.ly/3nbfGT9