Skyscraper Run-Ups: What It Takes To Be An Extreme Athlete
Saturday, July 12, 2008 - 23:21
in Biology & Nature
Scientists have recently become interested in the biomechanics of a very unusual activity: skyscraper run-ups. Competitors in this extreme sport ascend the steps inside the world's tallest buildings, the winners often scaling thousands of steps in just a few minutes. New research has shed light on the metabolic profile of athletes, as well as having a potential impact on studies of aging.