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October 29, 2008

Racing sled dogs: Cardio fitness champs

Veterinarian and PhD physiologist Michael Davis—of Oklahoma State University's Center for Veterinary Health Sciences—has long been interested in how racing sled dogs can perform in such incredible fashion, especially during the grueling Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

He identifies a few factors...

Rapid adaptation to exercise and endurance
Enormous aerobic capacity--far better than any human athlete could ever achieve
Using a high-fat diet to fuel exercise

Check out my recent HND article on the subject.

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