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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.
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A prominent gym chain in Australia has tightened its restrictions on fitness influencers , prohibiting tripods and selling “media passes” to those wh
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When Elmo, the beloved red Muppet, asked “How is everybody doing?” on X, he unwittingly unleashed a torrent of trauma dumping. The responses say something about us — and Elmo’s status as a safe space in which to voice our deepest angst.
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Once confined to weightlifting, workout hype tracks have become a hugely popular (and profitable) genre online. Jenny Valentish goes in search of the daddy of them all
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Today, many people turn to social media for their fitness routines, especially TikTok. Are the posted workouts, exercises and challenges really safe and effective?
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Research suggests that many exercise-themed social media can be harmful to mental health. Here’s how to find #fitspiration you can trust.
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Here are some areas worth highlighting if clients aren’t quite convinced of the importance of working with a certified fitness professional.
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Fitness inspiration is everywhere. Here's how to see less of it if it's negatively impacting your body image, eating habits or social media use.
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The game is called the “run until” challenge. The trick is: You can’t stop until you find whatever the challenge requires.
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The hashtag ‘gym weirdos’ has received nearly 2m views as women covertly record their experiences
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What’s the connection between #EatWithMe videos and mukbang? And what are we to make of claims they could help people overcome a fear of eating?
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‘I would very definitely lay off the poppy seed tea for the moment,’ academic says
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The tendency to be glued to bad news can spark a ‘vicious cycle’ that interferes with our lives, researcher says
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Since rediscovering the calm of a quieter state, I’m learning to reconnect and embrace the sounds of my life
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Meet the medical experts fighting bogus science, one “stitch” at a time.
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A TikToker has gone viral after demonstrating the iPhone hack she uses to catch out creepy men at the gym.
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Rejection of Covid vaccines among wellness community has been blamed on popular social media accounts that spread disinformation
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Our fears about what other people think of us are overblown and rarely worth fretting over.
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Lauren Giraldo, creator of “12, 3, 30,” says the incline walking workout helped her get healthy and stop feeling overwhelmed at the gym.
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With studios closed due to coronavirus lockdowns, many teachers are leading classes online
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One effective way to correct unhealthy social-media habits is to “fast” for a few weeks and then come back with strict limits on use.
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Just 5% of US adults say using social media is good for their mental health. A psychologist offers some tips to help the other 95%.
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We spoke to readers who've shared deaths, illnesses and personal struggles on social media, to find out why they chose that platform and what responses did and didn't provide comfort.
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One of the internet’s most popular fitness personalities is a dead bodybuilder named Zyzz. Is he the key to unlocking the link between toxic masculinity, objectification, and fringe politics?
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Led by LeBron James’s example, a generation of young players is getting shredded, and making sure the cameras are always rolling.