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Wellness culture is an intoxicating cocktail, blending evolved social preferences for health, fertility and social status with the signalling power of social media.
Disrupted routines can create practical barriers to exercise. Research-backed planning strategies and flexible workout options can help maintain fitness.
Young people are embracing the ‘healthization’ of all aspects of their lives, from the physical to the emotional and beyond. The trick is finding the right balance.
Here are some low-equipment, time-efficient strategies to keep you exercising through the break.
Line dancing exercises your mind and memory as well as your body. But the benefits aren’t just for older people.
Even post-pandemic lockdowns, online programs enhance access, supporting fitness and independence as women age.
It’s not just down to being a night owl or an early bird. There’s a large body of evidence to show most of us are stronger and faster later in the day.
Pretty isn’t always profitable.
Creatine is one of the most widely-used sports supplements out there.
Despite a pre-season injury, LeBron James is still set to make history not long after the new NBA season tips off.
Exercise has many health benefits beyond weight loss.
‘Quadrobics’ uses all four of your limbs during a workout by replicating an animal’s movements.
To make your muscles grow, you need to keep increasing their load. But there are different ways to do this.
Have you ever thought of your body as a portable gym? It can be, whether it’s squats in the park or push-ups at home.
Elite darts technique requires a combination of both physical and mental athleticism.
Getting more physical activity at work or during commutes might make physical activity goals more feasible for working people. Here are evidence-based ways employers can help.
Exercise might be good for the body and mind, but it can also result in some bizarre ailments.
The trend is largely inspired and practiced by ‘therians’. Not to be confused with furries, therians are people who identify as non-human animals.
Not all of us can find time for a long gym workout or a run. But do small bursts of activity have the same effect?
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