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onto Physical and Mental Health - Exercise, Fitness and Activity January 26, 4:50 PM
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How can you tell if you’re (technically) fit – and what difference does it make to your life?
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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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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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May 29, 8:30 PM
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We looked into what they can — and can’t — do for athletic performance, memory and more.
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May 29, 8:29 PM
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The man behind a program that lets you trick apps like Strava with fake workouts is trying to make a larger point. “I feel like I’m poking at a very real problem,” he said.
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May 29, 7:43 PM
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More athletes are completing extreme endurance challenges. But what is the line between pushing our bodies beyond what we thought they were capable of and self-destruction?
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May 28, 6:34 PM
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From preventing serious falls to being able to walk up stairs, it’s power – or how you use your strength – that will bring quality of life as you age
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May 27, 7:16 PM
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At the heart of running’s new explosion in popularity is the digitally native generation making the sport fashionable, communal and more diverse than ever
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May 27, 7:13 PM
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For reduced risk of chronic disease and a better chance at a longer life, midlife weight loss may be helpful, a new study suggests.
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May 27, 7:12 PM
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Creatine is often taken by people looking to build muscle. Now scientists are investigating the effects this chemical has on our cognition and mood.
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May 27, 2:50 AM
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In a world stripped of male-specific rites and communal tests, fitness content gives the illusion of challenge and growth. It mimics initiation, but lacks substance — pain is simulated, adversity is curated, control is never ceded.
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May 26, 9:05 PM
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Once known as “the world’s strongest woman,” Dr. Todd spent 50 years breaking records — and turning strength into a field of study.
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May 26, 1:37 AM
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We tried out a travel edition of Jennifer Aniston’s workout routine, Pvolve.
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May 26, 12:23 AM
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Abs are one element of the core muscles, so they’re similar in many ways – but the terms are often used with different connotations.
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May 25, 7:00 PM
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The American writer spent year after miserable year trying to be smaller. Then she stepped into a gym, picked up a barbell – and never looked back. She talks about self-confidence, her new book and the joy of eating like a ‘big beautiful horse’
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May 23, 8:27 PM
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Rest is a key component of all successful training programs. Skipping recovery days slows down or even reverses your progress.
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May 22, 6:21 PM
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Compression gear is everywhere – worn by weekend warriors, elite athletes and influencers. But do these skin-tight tops and leggings actually help?
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May 22, 1:46 AM
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Most of us will never need to dangle in the air from a flying plane, sprint across a rooftop or ride a motorcycle over a cliff, but there’s a fitness message for us all in what Tom Cruise can still do.
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May 21, 7:09 PM
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So, what is the single most important lifestyle change people can make to age better?
Of all the things we know about, the one that rises to the very top is exercise.
In fact, it’s the only intervention in people that has shown any effect on slowing the body-wide aging clock, meaning it appears to change how rapidly we age. Of course, other lifestyle factors, like diet and social interactions, are critically important. But if there is one thing that has the most exceptional evidence for healthy aging, it’s exercise.
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May 21, 7:02 PM
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A forgotten fitness pioneer built an empire on the idea of creating a space for everyday women. Her devotees are still sweating through workouts at a faded gym in Queens.
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May 21, 7:02 PM
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As wearable technology, like the Oura Ring, becomes more ubiquitous, some users say having so much data about their bodies is making them more anxious.
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May 21, 6:58 PM
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A new review looks at the safety and effectiveness of mouth taping during sleep for conditions such as sleep apnoea. The news isn’t so good.
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May 21, 6:48 PM
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The Finnish tradition of a sauna followed by a plunge into icy water or a roll in the snow is spreading around the world. What does science say about the claimed health benefits?
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May 19, 8:08 PM
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New research has backed the call to delay tackling in junior sports before the age of 12 due to the risk of sports-related concussions.
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May 19, 8:08 PM
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Boosted by algorithms, many influencers are framing suffering as fitness, and failing young men in the process.
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May 19, 8:01 PM
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It can be hard for gym-goers to know what’s reasonable to expect from a workout or class. Here, trainers and coaches share common problems – and their solutions
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May 19, 7:56 PM
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Studies have found that emulsifiers can alter the mix of bacteria in the gut, known as the microbiome or microbiota; damage the lining of the gastrointestinal tract; and trigger inflammation, potentially contributing to problems elsewhere in the body.
