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While dead hangs may be OK for people with good upper-body strength and no shoulder problems, they can be risky for some.
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I’m frequently asked ‘does exercise help you lose weight, or is it just diet?’ Like with most things to do with losing weight, the answer is: it’s complicated.
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The average person will spend 90,000 hours at work over a lifetime, so you might as well try and enjoy it.
There are two types of muscle memory – one of which can help us in the gym.
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Muscle memory may explain why people find it easier to gain muscle the second time around.
Many women aren’t sure where to start when it comes to exercising again after having a baby.
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The key is to progress gradually and listen to your body as you get back to exercise.
Some believe any amount of alcohol will ruin your ‘gains’.
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Just be careful not to drink too much.
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We looked at more than 1,000 research trials and found clear evidence to back exercise as a way to improve depression, anxiety and psychological distress.
Happy habits = happy people.
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The good news is that we can all improve our happiness levels with daily practice.
Mid-morning workouts may just have slightly more benefit than evening ones.
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Mice who exercised in the late morning had approximately two-fold greater fat breakdown.
Getting enough good sleep each night can have benefits for your fitness.
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Even the world’s best athletes say sleep is important for helping them perform well.
Physical activity during cancer treatment can help improve mental and physical health outcomes.
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Physical activity throughout cancer treatment is both safe and beneficial.
Shin splints, better known as medial tibial stress syndrome, can be avoided.
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Between 9% and 20% of runners will suffer from shin splints at some point in their life.
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Dancing in a group – in a class, in a club, at a wedding – is social. So it could be just the thing for 2023, if the gym isn’t for you.
A few swims a week can make a big difference for your fitness.
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Swimming is great for both heart health and strength.
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All things considered, the traditional approach of changing your program every 12 weeks might actually make sense in order to prevent plateaus. However, there is no hard and fast rule.
Creatine is one of the most popular nutritional supplements.
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Creatine is one of the most popular nutritional supplements on the market.
In relationships, women tend to take the lead in promoting healthy behaviors.
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Most marriage and health studies have focused on married men and women. But more recent studies examine relationships in which partners have the same gender identity, the same biological sex and who are gender diverse.
Researchers have long known that sitting at your desk hour after hour is an unhealthy habit.
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Short, frequent walks throughout the day are key to helping prevent the harmful effects of a sedentary lifestyle.
Racial stress can seriously threaten a person’s well-being.
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Racial hostility can produce symptoms similar to what soldiers experience as a result of going to war.
Thick snow covers tree branches as people walk along a street in Ottawa after a snowstorm.
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Taking your physical activity outside comes with added benefits. Here are ways to pursue your fitness goals outdoors, even in the middle of a Canadian winter.