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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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The study points to the importance of cardiovascular exercise not only for heart health but also for muscle strength.
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A new study bolsters existing research suggesting that exercise can protect against anxiety, depression and attention challenges.
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Whether you loved it or loathed it as a kid, the exercises can still be a revealing measure of health — now that no one’s forcing you to do them.
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People are turning to genetic tests to learn more about their fitness, but the jury is still out on their effectiveness.
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People with disability gain many benefits from being physically active, from greater movement to improved mental health. But options for community-based physical activity are limited.
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Running is bad for your knees. The heavier the weight the better. Ice baths. And more.
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You always say you are going to work out more in the new year, but it’s so hard to find the time or face the gym. Here is how you fix that in 2024.
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We asked exercise experts for easy ways to test fitness for balance, mobility, grip strength, stamina and more.
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Running so hard and fast that you fall off a treadmill might not sound like the ideal way for someone to spend their holidays. But that’s the lot of Melbourne star Christian Petracca, who is one of a number of players taking special steps to try to get an edge over their opponents for the 2024 season.
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Thousands of fitness professionals and massage therapists have participated in cadaver workshops. They say it makes them more effective at their jobs.
Or, you could just study human anatomy at a deeper level? Coming from an ex-University Anatomy lecturer!
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Celebrities face many of the same issues as regular folks trying to prioritize wellness, according to their trainers. Five experts share tips to improve overall fitness that anyone can use.
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A 22-minute brisk daily walk is the new magic number, but when I’m not watching the clock, I lose track of time – in the best possible way
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After years of guilt about her extra pounds, Alexandra Heminsley welcomes research into so-called ‘fat but fit’ middle-aged women
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Tennis, running, weights, yoga … all exercise is good, but certain sports have more of an impact at a particular age. Here’s what you should be doing – and when
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The government wants to improve the nation's health and fitness at a time when gyms and pools are closing.
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Elaine LaLanne — who revolutionized modern exercise alongside her husband, Jack — is a model for aging well.
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What are the best exercises to reduce your blood pressure? The plank and the wall sit. Here is how to do them – and some other great poses – whatever your current fitness level
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Making a few tweaks to your fitness habits — and mind-set — as you hit middle age can set you up for long-term mobility with less pain.
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How to get fitter, stronger and more flexible without going anywhere near the gym
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People will be spending thousands of dollars a month for a Saint Haven membership, but what are general fitness consumer trends amid the cost-of-living crisis?
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A.I. fitness trainers are here, at a fraction of the price of human coaching. But how useful are they?
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Creating personalized programs and classes is crucial for success. Use AI/ChatGPT prompts to you streamline your work.
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Exercise tests, heart rate and physical ability can tell you more about your health than the scale ever could.
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Yes, it feels good to be fit, but the gift of fitness isn’t to make exercise pleasurable – it’s to make impossible things achievable