Exercises like jogging require less energy from our body – so energy comes predominantly from fats.
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Though exercising at around 50-72% of our VO₂ uses more fat as energy, the amount of actual fat burned is minimal.
A brisk 30-minute walk three times a week is enough to prevent stress-induced depression.
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Physical activity can help people manage the stress of COVID-19, but closures and distancing have made it even harder to exercise. These researchers are developing a free toolkit to help us all cope.
Static stretching should be avoided before a workout.
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The truth about the pros and cons of stretching.
A man is seen through the Olympic rings in front of the New National Stadium in Tokyo.
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For athletes, COVID-19 means more than cancelled competitions. Having their athletic goals put on hold and their training routines disrupted can take a toll on athletes’ mental health.
Exercising indoors is beneficial for our immune system.
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Though it was previously thought vigorous exercise could suppress immune function, research shows that most forms of regular exercise can help your immune system to work its best.
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With gyms closed and fitness supplies short on the shelves, maybe it’s time to turn your housework into a workout.
If you slow your workout down, you’ll have to increase the time you spend doing it.
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‘LIIT’ is the latest exercise phenomenon that advocates for slowing down your workout.
Nintendo Ring Fit Adventure.
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With the coronavirus forcing people to stay at home, new ways are needed to keep fit.
Mind the plants!
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Use tins of beans, use a coat, use your kids … it’s all about being creative with the space you’ve got.
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Don’t just sit there. It’s easy to get some exercise in your daily routine if you’re stuck at home.
Stress about the coronavirus pandemic can actually increase your risk of infection, but exercise can alleviate the immune system’s stress response. Above, a lone jogger in Ottawa, on March 17, 2020.
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The immune system can respond to stress in ways that harm health. But there’s a stress-buster that can help keep you calm and healthy: exercise.
Research suggests that couples who exercise together, stay together.
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In addition to its health and fitness benefits, exercise can also give your relationship a boost – especially if you exercise together.
Residents of St. John’s, NL dig out after a major storm in January 2020.
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Shovelling snow is excellent exercise that works the upper and lower body. However, it’s important to remember that digging out from a storm pushes many people to their maximal fitness capacity.
Do we really need that post-workout shake?
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One hypothesis suggests that there’s a finite amount of protein that the body can actually use.
Weightlifter Eugen Sandow might be compared to a Victorian fitness ‘influencer’.
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The age of the Industrial Revolution also saw a fitness revolution in Britain.
Willpower and habits involve different parts of the brain.
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It’s incredibly difficult to will away bad habits. But two simple strategies can make things easier.
Gyms start to empty as more and more people give up their New Year’s resolutions.
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Gym memberships spike as people make their New Year’s resolutions – but very few people will actually use them past February.
The answer depends on a number of factors – including what motivates us to workout.
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Does it matter what type of physical activity you do?
Behavioral science has ideas about how to keep on track beyond January.
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Forget being super self-critical and whipping yourself into shape. There are ways to set yourself up for success that are far kinder and work better.
There are many ways for children and teens to stay active.
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The cost and the hassles involved can stand in the way of kids joining teams and taking part in organized activities. So can cultural barriers.