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Running has become incredibly popular. Just look at the Seven Hills Run, which sold out in record time this year. What makes running so attractive? What does it do to your body, your brain, your mental health, and your social life? What does the running hype say about our society? And is there such a thing as too much of a good thing when it comes to physical activity?
Come listen to sociologist Hidde Bekhuis and physiologist Maria Hopman and join the conversation about what running does to us. They will speak on Monday, November 10 from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM at LUX Nijmegen. Tickets for this evening, organized in collaboration with Radboud Reflects, are available here. Please note: language is Dutch.
Running and the body
Sitting is the new smoking. Yet many people struggle to get moving and stay active. In the past, most people did physically demanding work and naturally got enough exercise. Today, office jobs and cars have made physical activity less automatic. But how much movement is enough? Is running always good for you, and where do we draw the line? Do you need to take up sports, or is leaving the car at home and taking the stairs instead of the elevator already sufficient? And if you absolutely hate running, how do you still get off the couch?
Clearing the mind
Is running only about the physiological benefits, or are there other motivations at play? For many, their daily run is also a way to clear their mind. What does running do for our mental health? Does it improve your social life, or is it more of an activity for introverts? And is running more popular among the highly educated, or is it a great social equalizer? Sociologist Hidde Bekhuis and physiologist Maria Hopman will discuss The Running Human. Come listen, think along, and ask your questions.
About the speakers
Hidde Bekhuis is a sociologist at Radboud University. His research focuses on how people can stay active throughout their lives. He pays particular attention to life transitions (such as moving from primary to secondary school, or starting a family) and the influence of (online) social networks.
Maria Hopman is Professor of Integrative Physiology at Radboudumc in Nijmegen. She studies the relationship between activity, inactivity, and the development of chronic diseases. Her research aims to get people moving, prevent illness, and provide insight into the mechanisms behind the role of physical activity in health and disease.
Tickets
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Free admittance for students and Radboud Reflects subscribers
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€ 6,00 for Radboud University and Radboudumc employees and Alumni Benefits Card-holders
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€ 8,50 for other participants
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Language: Dutch
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