SCIENCE CERISM’s studies on participants in the Tor Des Glaciers continue August 14, 2024 PIETRO TRABUCCHI MORE INFO During the 2023 TOR450 – Tor des Glaciers, CERISM (Inter-University Research Center Verona-Trento on mountain performance) monitored seven participants throughout the race for research purposes. The study focused on aspects such as sleep management, coping strategies, changes… Continue reading CERISM’s studies on participants in the Tor Des Glaciers continue
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Consequences of an extreme ultra trail on pulmonary function
SCIENCE Consequences of an extreme ultra trail on pulmonary function April 15, 2024 ANTOINE RABERIN MORE INFO Antoine Raberin with Guia Tagliapietra and the research group of Prof. Grégoire Millet, University of Lausanne, Switzerland. Pulmonary function refers to how effectively the lungs enable breathing. During inspiration, the diaphragm contracts and moves downward, creating a pressure… Continue reading Consequences of an extreme ultra trail on pulmonary function
Impact of extreme ultra-marathon on red blood cells
SCIENCE Impact of extreme ultra-marathon on red blood cells May 15, 2024 BASTIEN KRUMM MORE INFO Bastien Krumm with Guia Tagliapietra and the research group of Prof. Grégoire Millet, University of Lausanne, Switzerland. The human body contains about 5 to 7 liters of blood. Composed of hundreds of thousands of red blood cells, the blood… Continue reading Impact of extreme ultra-marathon on red blood cells
The Cryotherapy
SCIENCE The cryotherapy January 11th, 2024 EDITORIAL BOARD MORE INFO Recovering Strength after Trail Running in the Cryochamber: Interview with Dr. Stefano Veglio In Valle d’Aosta, a land of mountain trail running and home to the Tor des Géants, the true innovation in the realm of wellness and body care is called the Cryochamber. Dr.… Continue reading The Cryotherapy
TORX with Kailas, a New Premier Partnership Agreement with the Chinese Brand has been Signed
TORX A New Premier Partnership Agreement January 8th, 2024 EDITORIAL BOARD MORE INFO “TORX with Kailas”, A New Premier Partnership Agreement with the Chinese Brand has been Signed After two years of work and fruitful collaboration, the relationship between TORX® and KAILAS, Chinese leading brand in the field of trail running, mountaineering, rock climbing and… Continue reading TORX with Kailas, a New Premier Partnership Agreement with the Chinese Brand has been Signed
Myths and realities of micro-sleeps
SCIENCE Myths and realities of micro-sleeps November, 2023 PIETRO TRABUCCHI Psychologist How to Prepare for Races Where Sleep Is Scarce Some contemporaries attributed to Leonardo da Vinci the characteristic of being able to endure for many days, sleeping only for very short intervals. It seems that this ability was the result of a very specific… Continue reading Myths and realities of micro-sleeps
Sustainability: a central theme at TORX 2023
NEWS Sustainability: a central theme of TORX 2023 September 2023 EDITORIAL BOARD MORE INFO GREAT SUCCESS FOR THE SIXTH EDITION OF THE “ECOLOTOR” PROJECT DEDICATED TO FIGHT FOOD WASTE AND LITTERING, WASTE PREVENTION, RECYCLING, AND THE USE OF SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS Over 80% of waste was sorted for recycling, proper collection of organic waste, and the… Continue reading Sustainability: a central theme at TORX 2023
TORX® 2023 a record-breaking edition
NEWS TORX 2023, a record-breaking edition September 2023 EDITORIAL BOARD MORE INFO The curtain falls on the 14th edition of TORX® after it thrilled, excited, took the breath away, crowded the Aosta Valley trail with athletes, enthusiasts, friends, family, fans, volunteers for ten days. An epic race, a giant party, one thousand and one stories… Continue reading TORX® 2023 a record-breaking edition
TORX 2023, a new journey is about to begin
NEWS TORX 2023, a new journey is about to begin September 1, 2023 EDITORIAL BOARD LIVE STREAM The 14th edition of TORX® is ready to raise the bar once again with a series of innovations, including the official certification of the trails by GARMIN and the brand-new web TV – TORX® LIVE. Emerging and establishing… Continue reading TORX 2023, a new journey is about to begin
The sport paradox: body or mind?
STORIES The sport paradox: body or mind? August 28, 2023 CAMILLA PIETRANTONIO Psychologist MORE INFO How can we work on our mind to perform the best? I would like to start this article with the word ‘paradox’ but let’s take a moment and see just what a ‘paradox’ really is before we move on to… Continue reading The sport paradox: body or mind?
