Appalachian takes off: Treadmills, bikes drive research on exercise and nutrition
February 24, 2009
BY EMILY FORD
When they begin work this month in their new laboratory at the N.C. Research Campus, scientists from Appalachian State University will take the stairs.
“How would it look if people saw us in the elevator?” said Dr. David Nieman, the director of the ASU Human Performance Lab who has run 58 marathons and ultramarathons.
His lieutenant in Kannapolis, Dr. Andy Shanely, insists his boss is joking.
A tune up for athletes
February 24, 2009
BY EMILY FORD
KANNAPOLIS — Endurance athletes can pay thousands of dollars to consult experts and undergo tests to improve their performance.
But starting this month, athletes like marathoners, triathletes and cyclists can get a thorough workup at the N.C. Research Campus for less than 200 bucks.
