Strength stretching…
"Stretching is one of those things you either love or hate. Personally, I hate it, I find it boring, awkward, and generally ineffective,...
Exercise addiction is a thing and it's slowly killing Australians
When Lizzy Williamson got a job as a professional dancer on a major cruise ship, her delight soon dimmed. She was one of a handful of...
Yes, sitting too long can kill you, even if you exercise
Take a movement break every 30 minutes, say experts. No matter how much you exercise, sitting for excessively long periods of time is a...
The Toll of Exercise on the Heart (and Why You May Not Need to Worry)
Does spending years running marathons or cycling for long distances potentially strain someones heart? 2 major studies on athletes and...
Can trying to meet specific exercise goals put us off being active altogether?
Encouraging people to meet specific fitness goals when they are new to exercising can be ineffective. In fact, it may even make it harder...
Four common myths about exercise and weight loss
There are some common misconceptions about exercise and weight loss that need to be addressed. Myth 1: Exercise is the best way to lose...
Health Check: do we lose gains from exercise as our bodies get used to it?
Many of us exercise on a regular basis, and we become comfortable with the same exercise routine. But is your standard routine leading to...
Just One Hour of Exercise a Week May Help Prevent Depression
Regular exercise may prevent many cases of future depression, according to a new Australian study, and researchers say that as little as...
Most adults are spending more time on the toilet than exercising
People are spending more time sitting on the toilet every week than exercising, a poll has revealed. Adults clock up an average of three...
Why You Probably Shouldn't Worry About Exercising Yourself to Death
Is there such a thing as too much exercise? A new study, published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings, suggests that there is....