Many gyms use free tanning beds to lure in new members who are eager to look and feel their best. But this, argues Sherry Pagoto, runs against the health lifestyle premise these gyms are advocating.
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Gyms have gone mad for these bits of neoprene. Yet researchers are still scrambling to catch up.
Working out in a dilapidated gym can yield more benefits than working out in a fancy gym. But it depends on your preferences.
Physical exercise was once primarily an open-air activity, until gym training and monitoring took hold. Digital devices and augmented reality now offer the freedom to head out into the city again.
A handful of countries have introduced anti-doping measures in high-street gyms. Let’s nip it in the bud.
It’s a known fact that exercise is addictive. But CrossFitters – those who take part in CrossFit’s brutal workouts and stringent diet – are infamous for their fanatical devotion to their fitness philosophy…
I am always amazed by the wide range of sports nutrition products on sale in gyms and sports centres. No matter the time of day, it seems gym goers are always drinking nutrient shakes. The sports nutrition…
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