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As record running times drop, what role is footwear playing?
Choose an activity you enjoy so it’s easier to stick to.
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No matter how much you weigh, there are many benefits to starting exercise, from a reduced risk of heart disease to better mental health.
That two-week beach vacation you’ve been dreaming of could have long-term effects on your health.
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Moving daily is essential to keeping ourselves healthy.
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You only need a small amount of time to make a big difference.
Research shows that as little as 20 minutes of brisk walking per day can result in a 20 per cent reduction in early death over seven years.
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It doesn’t matter much how much you exercised in your youth, according to the science. What really matters is how much you exercise now.
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What the science says about working out in extreme temperatures.
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A small body of research has started to explore how fitness trackers and calorie counting apps might be linked to disordered eating and exercise.
Getting older? If you grunt when you bend over, you’re not alone.
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Is grunting a sign that we’re ageing fast? Or is it just one of those things that come with the middle years, like reading glasses, greying hair and ‘dad jokes’?
Finding a fitness routine that fits your life and then sticking to it is key.
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Research shows that the more adults identify with exercise or physical activity, the more they engage in it.
What does all that data mean to you?
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The people who get the most out of self-tracking tend to be ‘systematic thinkers’ who search for meaning in patterns.
New research shows that if you pay people for achievable increases in their daily physical activity, they will continue to be more active for months after the rewards are withdrawn.
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Financial rewards can entice us to exercise more, and the benefits are lasting, according to a new research review.
Traditional sports aren’t the only way to be active.
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Want teenagers to be more active? Just talk to them first
It’s OK to feel out of breath when you start a new exercise program. Here’s why it gets easier with time.
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If you’re unfit or overweight, there’s lots you can do to make a new exercise regime both enjoyable and successful.
Sports science needs to race towards a different approach.
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The Greek body - white, muscular, masculine and middle class - dominated as an ideal type. This dominance continues today.
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Each extra hour of light activity above three hours cuts your risk of heart attack by 15%.
For those of us who are time poor, high intensity exercise can be incorporated into our daily routines.
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Doing the vacuuming or taking the dog for a walk? Pick up the pace – these bursts of incidental exercise could be key to improving your fitness.
Walking has a variety of health benefits.
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Many of us are programmed to aim for 10,000 steps a day. This target is not right for everyone – but we can all benefit from setting step goals to increase our activity.
Getting young people active just requires some creative thinking.
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A new study reports that school-based physical activity interventions are ineffective in improving young people’s activity levels. But we just need to think outside the box if we want them to work.
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If you think VO₂max is just important for athletes, think again.
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As we age, our bodies need different types of exercise. Here is a guide to doing the right exercise for your age.