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Yet another weight loss drug is causing a stir online. But health authorities and experts say it may bring more risks than rewards.
Peptides are being widely marketed as a “holy grail” for workout recovery and physical performance. But do they work?
January motivation is high. Injury rates are too. Here’s why doing too much, too soon can put shoulders, knees and backs at risk.
To make your muscles grow, you need to keep increasing their load. But there are different ways to do this.
Bone density is strongly linked to your risk of a fracture.
A new study shows many steroids used in Australia are mislabeled or laced with toxic metals such as lead and arsenic, exposing people to long-term health risks.
It’s a lot more dangerous to be sedentary than it is to go to the gym. And remember: nobody is looking at you.
Callisthenics exercises offer some of the cardio benefits of a run, and some of the muscular benefits of a lifting session. But there are limitations, too.
Plyometric exercises can help you jump higher, run faster and longer, reduce sporting injury risk and boost muscle and bone strength.
In January, named for the two-faced Roman god Janus, it’s fitting to consider how schooling can address lesser-discussed non-cognitive skills like emotional intelligence.
Whether ‘adaptive’ equipment is expensive or affordable, expert guidance is essential for many people with disabilities.
For many women, strength training is empowering, improving confidence and body image.
You may have heard lifting weights stunts children’s growth and leads to injuries – but this isn’t the case.
Shorter bouts of exercise – as little as 20 seconds at a time – could do you a world of good.
You could consider prioritising compound exercises if you’re time poor, interested in healthy ageing and looking for an efficient way to train many muscles and joints in the one workout.
Gym equipment has multiple surfaces, nooks and crannies – all of which come into contact with many unwashed hands and sweaty bodies
Taking selfies is a normal part of daily life for millions of social media users. But doing so while exercising at the gym can be harmful.
While dead hangs may be OK for people with good upper-body strength and no shoulder problems, they can be risky for some.
If you can’t lift heavy or it’s not your thing, please don’t think lifting lighter weights is a waste of time.
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Senior Lecturer, Exercise Physiology. School of Health Sciences, UNSW
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