For many people, park and playground closures during COVID-19 meant having even fewer exercise options.
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Socio-economic factors are major barriers to physical activity. New research suggests this is one more reason why disadvantaged people were at increased risk for COVID-19.
Swimming offers a host of beneficial effects on the brain.
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Mounting research shows that going for a swim can preserve memories, reduce mood disorders and increase mental acuity in all age groups.
Climbing in the playground is just one of many activities kids can do to improve muscle fitness.
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Overall muscle fitness among children and teens hasn’t declined over the past several decades, but by some measures it’s not improving, either.
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Doing at least 75 minutes of vigorous activity per week can be enough to reduce or eliminate some of the health harms of poor sleep.
The Badwater Ultra-marathon bills itself as the world’s toughest, covering 217 km from Death Valley National Park to Mount Whitney, California
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The deadly toll of last month’s mountain race in Gansu province, China, has shaken competitors and fans alike. But is the sport dangerous?
Reducing sedentary behaviour in assisted living could improve health and independence for long-term care residents.
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What if assisted living facilities became more active communities, where the residents were less sedentary? This could potentially enable residents to gain more independence, rather than losing it.
People around the country are ready to celebrate.
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A doctor offers tips on how to safely get exercise, sleep and drinking habits back into shape as the pandemic wanes.
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Using hot baths or saunas shouldn’t be considered as a substitute for exercise. But they can mimic some of the health benefits.
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Our new Cochrane review found antidepressants led to only small improvements in depression symptoms on average compared with placebo.
Being an Formula 1 driver is harder than it looks.
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It might look easy driving a car around a track but it takes a lot of targeted training to be a good F1 driver.
Stretching exercises are often prescribed by health professionals, such as physiotherapists, to reduce pain.
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Some people with back pain see immediate benefits from stretching.
The more you sit, the more movement you need.
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Choosing the right “cocktail” of light activity, exercise and sitting, can improve health and decrease risk of premature death.
Becoming ‘unfit’ happens a lot faster than it takes us to get ‘fit’.
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We lose some fitness ‘gains’ in as little as four weeks.
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Many people have been moving less since the pandemic, and one consequence may be a reduction in core strength. But there are a variety of exercises you can do to focus on improving your core.
Even short HIIT workouts can have benefits.
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New research has highlighted the benefits of high-intensity interval training.
Tendon and muscle injuries are the most common.
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Top tip: take it slow when you get back to training.
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Meeting the recommended guidelines for physical activity reduces the risk of falling ill and dying of infectious diseases by 37%.
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New research suggests people who exercise for 150 minutes a week are half as likely to die from COVID-19 compared to those who are consistently inactive.
A capsular spacecraft, similar to this, will bring Crew Dragon into space.
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Exercise is important for astronauts to prevent weak muscles.
Walking is an easy exercise for everyone to do.
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But more intense exercises – such as weightlifting – are still important for health and fitness.