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Newbies to spin classes can land in the emergency room, as doctors say they are seeing more of the rare but dangerous rhabdomyolysis.
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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 - The articles here are general in nature and placed here to promote discussion. We advise that you talk with your health professional before changing any of your medication or treatment options. Any of the online courses listed here may (or may not) be open for access or enrolment. Most are free to browse, some may charge a small fee if you wish to receive a certificate or record of learning. Every effort is made to ensure that these links are up to date and be aware that some of these articles may be behind a 'paywall'. If you can’t get into an article, email me and I may be able to assist. Views are my own. Curated by Peter Mellow |
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May 2, 2012 4:03 AM
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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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Some nutrition scientists warn that thanks to social media trends, many people may be consuming too much protein.
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September 11, 11:04 PM
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Lots of us are desperate to come off the watch, advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith writes. One strategy might be to cut the corners you can
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September 11, 7:29 PM
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Exercise may not only help prevent cancer but also could fight it at a cellular level.
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September 11, 7:12 PM
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Mind-body coach and CNN contributor Dana Santas tackles the first in a five-part series on the power of strength training to relieve pain and enhance movement.
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September 11, 7:11 PM
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Stress, in small doses, can be good for us. Here are five simple, science-backed ways to manage it better.
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September 9, 6:06 PM
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Around 41% of us have noisy knees. Here’s what we know about these clicks.
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September 9, 5:55 PM
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The condition of our lungs can reveal a great deal about our wider health. Luckily you can also get them into better shape.
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September 7, 6:48 PM
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Keira D’Amato retired from running at 24, but a decade later she was back and setting marathon records. A new memoir details her journey, which is still unfolding.
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Experts see a lot of people who might have avoided their aches and pains. Here are a few of their favorite tips.
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Amid rising use of GLP-1s for weight loss and reports of skinny being “back,” the recent Pilates resurgence struck me as emblematic of our current political reality. So I decided to try it for myself.
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September 7, 6:10 PM
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The history of vitamins is fascinating. In this first instalment of our series, we take you on its journey from 19th century France to contemporary Australia.
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The ultimate endurance race is pregnancy and childbirth. Now ultra-athletes are rejecting outdated guidance to curb the intensity and duration of exercise while pregnant.
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Obesity drugs are leaving more people with loose, sagging skin. But firming creams and body contouring treatments are largely a pipe dream, experts say.
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September 1, 7:08 PM
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Worried about getting dementia? Look after your heart. Keen to maintain mobility as you age? Look after your heart. Eyesight and hearing? Well, you get the picture. Here’s why.
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Takotsubo syndrome can lead to heart failure and early death. But doctors now believe it can be treated
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As seven-time grand slam singles champion Venus Williams said upon her comeback to the sport late last month: “Do you know how hard it is to play tennis?… You’re running the whole time, lifting weights and just like dying. And then you repeat it the next day.”
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August 29, 11:58 PM
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Traditional stretching has its limits. Here’s how using a light dumbbell can help you move better.
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August 29, 8:03 PM
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It wasn’t just the challenge of 42km. It was about experiencing my city transformed, full of collective energy that lingers long after the finish line
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“If you’re advised by your doctor to improve your dietary potassium intake, you can do this by including more vegetables and fruit rich in potassium such as spinach, bananas or avocados in your diet, as well as pulses, fish, nuts and seeds.
“Don’t be tempted to try to increase your potassium intake with supplements unless supervised by your doctor, as ending up with too high a potassium level is dangerous – for example it can cause cardiac arrest.”
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Being heavier makes running harder. It’s not about effort or determination, it’s about physics.
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Event will be biggest country has seen as 35,000 marathon runners share the roads with superstars Eliud Kipchoge and Sifan Hassan
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Feel Free, a drink with kratom and kava, is advertised as a wellness supplement, but many people say they are becoming addicted.
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Today’s health and fitness trackers can measure sleep oxygen levels, stress levels and even glucose levels. They’re increasingly being used as a window into our internal health. Is that a good thing?
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August 21, 7:01 PM
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These coaches help professional athletes achieve their goals through mental preparation — and they could help you, too.
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As the fitness competition Hyrox gains momentum, it is facing criticism from people who think one move in particular is not being judged correctly.
