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.
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With the coronavirus forcing people to stay at home, new ways are needed to keep fit.
People with exercise addiction might feel withdrawal symptoms if they don’t exercise.
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Exercise addiction describes an obsessive or compulsive need to exercise – even when you’re injured.
There is no documented health benefit that warrants banning cigarette sales for 21 days.
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Lockdown should be nuanced to the South African context of overcrowded accommodation and high levels of domestic violence. Permitting cigarette purchases and exercise might assist.
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My research shows New Zealanders are likely to cope better with the coronavirus lockdown if they spend time exercising and playing outdoors, while still following official advice on social distancing.
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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.
Signs cover the control panel of exercise machines in a Denver YMCA, March 15, 2020.
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Schools are closed, houses of worship have suspended services, and many restaurants are down to delivery only. Must we also stop exercising? Two exercise physiologists explain what’s safe.
Although colder weather is linked to lower levels of physical activity, changing seasons provide unique opportunities to be active.
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Keeping kids active in winter can be a challenge, as cold temperatures and icy conditions often mean more time indoors. Here’s how to maintain a healthy activity level throughout Canadian winters.
The Ohio City Farm in Cleveland provides low-cost land, shared facilities and technical assistance to support entrepreneurial farmers.
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Four out of 5 Americans live in cities, so urban planning can make a big difference in our lifestyles – especially if it promotes healthy diets and physical activity.
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A lot of claims have been made about the benefits of tai chi, but do they all stand up?
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.
The Daily Mile gets children out of the classroom for fifteen minutes every day to run or jog, at their own pace.
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From obstacle courses to playing music, school children give their thoughts on how to make a daily run more exciting.
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.
Regular exercise reduces the risk of obesity and a number of chronic diseases.
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Just one in four Indigenous women play sport or are physically active, with many citing racism, cost and gendered expectations as barriers.
Group exercise significantly benefits older people.
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Research shows it generates future savings for society by lowering demand for health and social care services.
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.
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.
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Cross-country skiers are 50% less likely to develop depression than the general population.
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?