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Behavioural scientist Emily Balcetis explains how changing your visual focus could improve your running times.
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Physical and Mental Health - Exercise, Fitness and Activity
Healthy body, healthy mind! Physical Exercise, Fitness, Running, Jogging, Gym and Activity. Twitter Hashtag: #GymEd Curated by Peter Mellow |
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Hi there and welcome to Physical and Mental Health. I hope you like the articles that I have selected around fitness, exercise, running and health.
Twitter Hashtag: #GymEd #FitPhilosophy
I also curate a Flipboard topic on the Philosophy of Exercise, Running and Sport:
https://flipboard.com/@petermellow/the-philosophy-of-fitness-exercise-sport-and-running-m23msv2qy
Or search by clicking the 'philosophy' button from the topic list above (or any of the other topics). Twitter Hashtag: #FitPhilosophy #PhilosophyOfFitness
http://www.vimeo.com/showcase/philosophyoffitness
Remember that there are many pages of links here, see the full list of pages at the bottom of this page!
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Etiquette is all about putting the people around you at ease — that principle applies to running. And getting it right can help us all to feel safe.
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Apart from folic acid and iodine, other supplements may not be needed. For the most part, they’re a waste of money. At worse, they could harm.
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These tender bumps in your neck or back can be a pain, but a few research-backed strategies can help to relieve discomfort.
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There isn’t much evidence that intermittent fasting leads to lasting weight loss. Why is it still so popular?
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At first glance, it would be easy to mistake for an Uber Eats delivery. The driver isn't here to drop off food, though — it's a 3.3 litre canister of nitrous oxide.
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The Greeks gave us the word for muscle, which means 'little mouse'. But I think of muscles as dogs that need to be exercised every day. So listen to the dogs in your body and get outside and take them for a walk! #FitPhilosophy
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Walking labyrinths has become an increasingly popular global method of reducing stress by integrating the mind and the body.
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Weights training isn't just about getting ripped. Building muscles can stave off diseases and improve your quality of life as you age. These experts share ways to do it.
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Annoyance is probably the most widely experienced and least studied of all human emotions,’ say the experts – here’s what we know, and how to deal with it.
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Do you want to love how you look but always compare yourself with others? There are plenty of ways to overcome this, from life drawing to CBT to social media detoxes
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To get the most out of your strength training, try progressive overload.
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In his essay How to Live With Dying, the philosopher and lifelong avid runner John Kaag writes how a cardiac arrest, minutes after finishing a punishing treadmill run, changed his perspective on life. “At a certain point, going the extra mile does not make you a better athlete. It just makes you an idiot,” he says.
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Studies have shown that ultraprocessed foods can have a detrimental impact on health. But 30 years of research show they don’t all have the same impact.
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After three months in a knee brace as part of a research trial, my anterior cruciate ligament healed itself. This novel program could revolutionise the way ACL tears are treated.
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New research suggests people tend to be lonelier in young adulthood and late life. But experts say it doesn’t have to be that way.
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Les Brookfield finished his 100th 5km parkrun at the spritely age of 94.
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They’re clearly linked to poor health. But scientists are only beginning to understand why.
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Participation in sporting events has never been higher, but rising temperatures means an increasing number of events being cancelled due to extreme weather.
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Athletes are breaking their silence about their experience of eating disorders and disordered eating. Why is this happening in an arena celebrated as the epitome of health?
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If you've scrolled through Instagram or TikTok lately you won't be surprised to read that running is very much in vogue. Two running coaches share their thoughts on why it's something you shouldn't try to rush.
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You may have heard about the benefits of intermittent fasting or training in Zone 2. Are these trends equally beneficial to men and women? Not necessarily.
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Engaging with nature on vacation can not only you make feel more rested and restored, it can also enhance wellbeing when you're back home.
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Three new arrivals help readers make sense of our mental health crisis. They also offer solidarity.
