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Connected to the horses
The most extravagant domestication that humans have carried out is undoubtedly that of the horse. Instead of establishing a relationship based on food (broadly speaking), we did it in pursuit of enjoyment. With them we maintain a special connection. We will know the cases of different people who have connected to horses: to train them […]
Prevent avalanches
The reporter of the program Pere Renom ascends with skis of mountain to the Cap des Clòsos, a summit of the Valley of Aran of 2.417 meters of altitude, opening trace through the snow. He is accompanied by two experienced mountaineers, one of whom, Ivan Afonso, survived an avalanche 20 years ago. From this experience […]
Science in dance
Dance is expressiveness through the movement of the body. We follow a dancer from the Theater Institute to understand how human anatomy takes advantage of the laws of physics to create beauty. Speakers include Clara Font, dance teacher of the Emi Vivas School; Núria Massó, Faculty of Health Sciences Blanquerna (URL); Irene Lapuente, of Newton’s […]
The swim across the Strait of Gibraltar
The reporter Pere Renom tries to swim across the Strait of Gibraltar to make a report. Faced with the currents, waves, wind, fog and tides, and avoid about 90 large merchant that circulate daily through the strait. He should cover a distance of about 15 km. Throughout history, less than 800 swimmers have achieved this […]
Bones against the light
Every five years we regenerate the entire skeleton. But we have to practise sport and maintain an equilibrated diet to prevent osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.
Pools, chlorine and health
The pools are healthy both for swimming and for rehabilitation, but we should respect the rules of hygiene to avoid adverse reactions with chlorine. Chlorine disinfection, combined with organic matter, such as hair or urine, generates gases that could affect the DNA of cells. For this reason the pools should be well ventilated.
Running the Marathon
The marathon is an endurance test that takes the body to the limit. The reporter Pere Renom trains for twelve weeks to address the race with guarantees. The stress test, food, footwear, anatomy, physiology and psychology are the keys that allow the runner overcome the 42 km and reach the finish line successfully. The further […]
The bicycle: a perfect machine
“Quèquicom” explains why the bicycle is a perfect machine. Consumes 40 times less than the car, and its manufacturing saves 100 times energy. It is also the fastest urban transport in distances of less than 8 km. And in addition, cycling is a healthy pleasure.
Running against time
Our lifestyle can slow down in part the effects of aging, but our genetics is also essential. Antoni Pifarré is a 67 year old man who still runs marathons and is currently preparing to climb Everest. How is it possible that some people get old in better conditions than others? Can we improve the condition […]
