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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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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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increases in their daily physical activity, they will continue to be more active for months after the rewards are withdrawn.
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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.
Clinician Scientist, Canada Research Chair in Injury Prevention and Physical Activity for Health, Sport Medicine Physician, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University