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Exercise doesn’t have to be something very difficult to start off with.
Even just one workout can improve your sleep.
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Research also shows us that all types of exercise – whether that’s cardio or resistance training – can improve sleep.
A lack of muscle mass is associated with a range of preventable diseases.
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Every year after age 30 we progressively lose muscle mass. But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do about it.
Knowing how much exercise it takes to burn the calories in certain foods may be easier for consumers to understand.
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While these kinds of food labels may be easier to understand, they run the risk of being too generalised.
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Doing aerobic exercise, such as cycling, is known to reduce the risk of an early death. Less has been known about the effect of lifting weights.
Knowing when to return to exercise after COVID depends on your symptoms.
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Evidence suggests strength training can offer a variety of benefits when recovering from a respiratory illness like COVID-19.
Here’s how to make the most of your weekend workouts.
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Be sure to include both cardio and resistance training in your workouts for the most health benefit.
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The muscle benefits of a brief ‘priming’ workout seem to last longer than a last-minute warm up.
Pilates can be performed using minimal equipment – even just a yoga mat will do.
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This workout has seen a boost in popularity recently thanks to celebrity endorsements.
The challenge’s rules are very strict.
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The 75 Hard challenge has more than 1.2 billions views online.
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Physical activity levels decline during the teenage years. Introducing your teen to high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is one way to get them moving and feeling better.
The ‘interference effect’ has long since been debunked.
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Research has shown training cardio and weights on the same did has little effect on strength and muscle gain.
Those stiff, painful spots can take up to two weeks to go away on their own.
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Researchers are still trying to figure out exactly what happens within muscle to create knots, also known as myofascial trigger points. But they do know some ways you can avoid or alleviate them.
Nordic walking may be a great way to boost the benefits of your regular strolls.
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Using poles while you walk can be a great, low-impact way to exercise.
Exercising with loved ones is one way to support mental well-being.
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Researchers suggest it is important to build daily habits that support mental well-being and seek care when necessary.
Only exercising on weekends can still be good for your health.
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So-called ‘weekend warriors’ had a 30% lower risk of death from any cause compared to those who never exercised.
Keep plenty of water on hand.
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The most important thing is to listen to your body in order to avoid heat illness.
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More of us are working out from home post-COVID. There are ways to help you stick to your exercise routine without a gym instructor.
Regulating cortisol levels simultaneously improves sleep quality.
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The clue is in exercise’s ability to control levels of our “stress” hormone, cortisol.
Syncing your circadian rhythm to a natural light-dark cycle could improve your health and well-being.
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Your body follows a circadian rhythm that influences everything from how well your medications work to the best time for exercise.