Fred Lee
July 1st 10, 06:40 PM
On Jul 1, 1:26*pm, Brad Anders > wrote:
> On Jul 1, 10:06*am, Anton Berlin > wrote:
>
> > Nice link with a lot of other good links within
>
> > Although each is a very short synopsis you can use the info to find
> > more in depth papers
>
> This paper has some great stuff we can use. Ex:
>
> "Gray’s findings are based on two studies. In the first, participants
> were given $1, and were told either to keep it or to donate it to
> charity. They were then asked to hold up a 5-lb. weight for as long as
> they could. Those who donated to charity could hold the weight up for
> almost 10 seconds longer, on average."
>
> IMO, this research proves that LA's incredible record in the TdF has
> nothing to do with doping, but is the result of his founding of
> LIVESTRONG. The money he raised for cancer research gradually
> increased his VO2max to sky-high levels. Other athletes have figured
> this out, that's why you see so many have their own pet foundations
> and funding efforts.
>
> I can tell you that my $1K per year United Way donation has cut my
> climbing times on our local hills by at least 10%. I helped an old
> lady cross the street the other day, and my sprint was immediately 2
> mph faster.
>
> Brad Anders
Well, being a blood donor can definitely help one's performance. Ask
Dr Basso.
> On Jul 1, 10:06*am, Anton Berlin > wrote:
>
> > Nice link with a lot of other good links within
>
> > Although each is a very short synopsis you can use the info to find
> > more in depth papers
>
> This paper has some great stuff we can use. Ex:
>
> "Gray’s findings are based on two studies. In the first, participants
> were given $1, and were told either to keep it or to donate it to
> charity. They were then asked to hold up a 5-lb. weight for as long as
> they could. Those who donated to charity could hold the weight up for
> almost 10 seconds longer, on average."
>
> IMO, this research proves that LA's incredible record in the TdF has
> nothing to do with doping, but is the result of his founding of
> LIVESTRONG. The money he raised for cancer research gradually
> increased his VO2max to sky-high levels. Other athletes have figured
> this out, that's why you see so many have their own pet foundations
> and funding efforts.
>
> I can tell you that my $1K per year United Way donation has cut my
> climbing times on our local hills by at least 10%. I helped an old
> lady cross the street the other day, and my sprint was immediately 2
> mph faster.
>
> Brad Anders
Well, being a blood donor can definitely help one's performance. Ask
Dr Basso.