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Breathing through your nose when you exercise may make your runs easier
Nose breathing during intense exercise takes practice. Monkey Business Images/ ShutterstockBreathing is subconscious. We don’t have to think about it – it just happens. But when we exercise, many of us...
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Three rules for adding weight to your backpack that will boost the benefits...
The benefits of 'rucking' can be boosted further by heading outdoors.dodotone/ ShutterstockWalking is a great exercise for keeping your physical and mental health in check. But if you’re looking to...
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Treadmill, exercise bike, rowing machine: what’s the best option for cardio...
Chiociolla/ShutterstockCardio, short for cardiovascular exercise, refers to any form of rhythmic physical activity that increases your heart rate and breathing so the heart and lungs can deliver oxygen...
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Steep physical decline with age is not inevitable – here’s how strength...
Resistance training can take many forms and can be individualized to suit a person's needs as they age. Jamie Grill/Tetra Images via Getty ImagesRaise your hand if you regularly find yourself walking...
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How 22 minutes of exercise a day could reduce the health risks from sitting...
PeopleImages.com - Yuri A/ShutterstockPeople in developed countries spend an average of nine to ten hours a day sitting. Whether it’s spending time in front of a computer, stuck in traffic, or...
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Focusing on functional fitness in your 20s and 30s can help you stay ready...
CrossFit is an example of a workout which focuses on functional fitness.Kjetil Kolbjornsrud/ ShutterstockWhat’s the best type of exercise you can do for your health? The answer seems to change every...
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Parkinson’s disease: tai chi may help manage symptoms – new research
Tai chi has been practised for centuries.Mladen Mitrinovic/ ShutterstockThe centuries-old martial art of tai chi is shown to have many health benefits – including improving balance, reducing anxiety...
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Can ketchup really be used as a sports supplement, as a new advert suggests?
Yau Ming Low/ShutterstockIn the world of endurance sports, how athletes fuel themselves can be the difference between success and struggle. Traditionally, athletes have relied on specialised energy...
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Exercise benefits physical and brain health in people with Down’s syndrome –...
An exercise as simple and accessible as walking can have significant health benefits for people with Down's syndrome.Halfpoint/ ShutterstockExercise is known to have many benefits when it comes to...
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Collagen supplements may help improve the health of your tendons and bones
Collagen is an important protein when it comes to the health of our connective tissues.Milan Ilic Photographer/ ShutterstockCollagen has become a popular ingredient in the skincare industry, with...
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Does exercise really do nothing for longevity, as a Finnish twins study...
BGStock72/ShutterstockSurveys on lifestyle and longevity consistently find that people who do more exercise live longer. So it is surprising to see a report from the Finnish Twins Cohort Study that...
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How much could the NHS save if people had healthier lifestyles? Hundreds of...
encierro/ShutterstockThe NHS spends a lot of time and money looking after people who smoke, or drink too much or don’t do enough exercise. Hospital admissions and treatments are an expensive business....
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How to keep your physical and mental health on track during the holidays
Many people veer from their healthy lifestyle routines during the holidays.(Shutterstock)With the festive season upon us, many people will be gathering with family and friends, whether it’s a workplace...
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How to jump-start your New Year with cold weather running
Checking the weather frequently can serve to preemptively avoid injury pitfalls from extreme cold or slippery surfaces.(Pexels)As 2024 approaches, many people look to begin the year with resolutions to...
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Cardio or weights first? A kinesiologist explains how to optimize the order...
Resistance and aerobic training each offer unique benefits.vgajic/E+ via Getty ImagesWhen you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get your sweat on...
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You can’t reverse the ageing process but these 5 things can help you live longer
Rawpixel.com/ShutterstockAt this time of year many of us resolve to prioritise our health. So it is no surprise there’s a roaring trade of products purporting to guarantee you live longer, be healthier...
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Resistance (exercise) is far from futile: The unheralded benefits of weight...
Resistance training works about as well as aerobic exercise in all the critical areas, including cardiovascular health.(Shutterstock)Everyone can agree that exercise is healthy. Among its many...
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Why some amateur athletes are giving up on smartwatches
Measuring the number of steps you take every day; tracking your heart rate, your pace or average ascent while jogging; memorizing the total distance you cycle over the course of a year and sharing it...
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How living like a hunter-gatherer could improve your health
Prostock-studio/ShutterstockMany of us want to live long, happy and healthy lives. Yet it’s often confusing to know the best way to achieve this, and many aspects of modern, westernised living conspire...
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Focus on right now, not the distant future, to stay motivated and on track to...
The fresh flavors taste good now – a here-and-now reward that's more motivating than potentially avoiding health problems in the future.kajakiki/E+ via Getty ImagesIt’s a familiar start-of-the-year...
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