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Physical and Mental Health - Exercise, Fitness and Activity
Healthy body, healthy mind! Physical Exercise, Fitness, Running, Jogging, Gym and Activity. Twitter Hashtag: #GymEd Curated by Peter Mellow |
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After 22 years of strict training routines, meal plans and working with coaches, Anna Meares was frozen by the endless possibilities when she retired from elite cycling in 2016, until she rediscovered her love of art.
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What kind of person cycles from Perth to Sydney, all while trying to break a world record? Ellen Leabeater follows Kristina Rivers journey
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On December 1, Laura Massey-Pugh and Stevie Massey cycled through a blizzard into Brandenburg Gate in Berlin approximately 180 days after setting off on a journey to become the fastest cyclists to circumnavigate the world on a tandem bicycle.
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Your clients likely include deskbound workers who feel they can’t exercise. Well, maybe they can! A recent research review found that cycling
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Climate activist Omar di Felice hopes to complete the 2,000km trek – made possible by advent of ‘fatbikes’ – in 60 days after departing next week
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Anglo-Italian pair – accompanied by their dog – hoped to highlight scale of climate crisis and encourage bike use
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Taking up a dangerous sport in my 30s left me in tears, with a broken toe and a fear of a mountain. But I had to conquer it.
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The Tour Divide, a bikepacking race from the Canadian Rockies to the U.S. border with Mexico, has always been a test of fortitude. But extreme weather is making it much more dangerous.
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After spending up to 22 hours a day on his bike, Queensland's Allan Jefferson claimed victory in the gruelling 5,000 kilometre Race Across America — but it was no smooth ride.
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Barefoot with helmets strapped tight, speeding past ageing houses and along dusty red tracks, dodging stray dogs and potholes, the kids revel in cheers from the sidelines.
It is race day in Yarralin, and almost everyone in town has come to watch.
Parents yell encouragement from their fences, one of the local police officers acts as the unofficial timekeeper and the Mayor is there to rally the cyclists across the finish line.
It is a handicap race for all ages and abilities, on donated bikes that are wearing out quickly from overuse.
Such an uplifting story in these troubled times. Well done all round!
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Jennie Cornish is part of a growing cohort of women getting back into cycling – many of whom haven’t ridden since their schooldays.
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We jumped on four indoor bikes that have recently arrived in Australia to see what the fuss is all about.
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This indoor cycling routine introduces Tabata-inspired intervals in a friendly, nonthreatening ride that provides a great workout for both beginner
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Apple’s Julz Arney says getting a watch to know when you start and stop cycling, and how many calories you’re burning, was no easy feat.
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The cycling world can be intimidating, even for those who grew up in it. But that’s no reason to let your pandemic wheels gather dust.
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Riders in the 2021 Tour de France will ride more than 2,100 miles (3,400 km) over the 21 flat and mountainous stages of the race. And they will burn an incredible amount of energy while doing so.
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Cult fitness craze Peloton is set to finally be launched in Australia next month but some rich listers have already snuck in its high-end bikes from overseas.
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Virtual races and international championships have surged. Critics expect interest to wane, but some professional athletes say they’re hooked.
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Though Roger Cull never contemplated taking up a sport in retirement, a chance invitation to a ‘little Sunday cycling group’ quickly led to more
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Introducing Labo Fit Adventure Kart: A total-body exercise program that gets you fit while playing Mario Kart! The Labo Fit Adventure Kart Kit allows you to control your kart by pedaling on the Bike-Con and steering and shooting items with the Ring-Con.
Like many people, I find seeking the motivation to exercise impossibly difficult. That's why this year, I decided the only way I'm going to get fit is by combining exercise with Mario Kart. So I designed and built an entire system of custom accessories and sensors to allow me to control Mario Kart while exercising! This video goes into detail behind why and how I created it.
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A group of eight mates rode around Auckland for the piece of festive "Strava Art".
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A Canberra cyclist who is competing virtually for a professional team in Europe loses power at the crucial moment, before being given one final chance to make his dreams of a career in cycling come true.
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Her father is Australia’s best known health journalist, her brother one of Washington’s fastest-rising media stars. But Anna Swan showed grit beyond them both in the aftermath of a catastrophic accident on a family holiday to Italy.
Great story. Take home message: Always wear a helmet when cycling! Prevention is better than cure.
We have all heard similar stories where some form of exercise (walking, swimming, running, gym, etc.) has helped people move on from loss and grief. Coping moves to enjoying life, but we will never forget.