Stroke is New Zealand’s third highest cause of death, but few people recognise its symptoms and risk factors, particularly in Pasifika and Māori communities where stroke affects more people.
Rest days are just as important as your workouts.
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Hormonal changes mean during the first half of a woman’s menstrual cycle, she’ll have more energy and recover more quickly. This is the time to train hardest.
Melbourne’s stage 4 lockdown forbids residents travelling more than 5km from home during their daily hour of exercise. Fine for those in leafy suburbs, but not for those with less greenery nearby.
Food is fuel for the human body.
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Lockdown has, for many, been an opportunity to take up daily exercise. And this is something that must be encouraged long after lockdown restrictions are lifted.
AMRAP is short for ‘as many reps (or rounds) as possible’.
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Working from home in the long run could be better for your health, or it could also be worse. It depends on how your employer supports you.
Both when planning family activities and choosing a child care provider, parents should be mindful of how much physical activity their children are getting.
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When young children are active, their brains and bodies develop the ABCs of “physical literacy,” a key developmental foundation. A new program from University of Winnipeg can help.
Exercise training can improve your physical fitness incrementally in as little as two weeks, making it a viable option for people about to undergo a surgical procedure.
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Physical training before surgery — like breathing exercises or running — boosts the odds of a good outcome. Patients with surgeries postponed during COVID-19 can use the delay for ‘prehabilitation.’