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We are conditioned to associate muscles with power, dominance and masculinity, which harms us all
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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 1, 6:49 PM
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Decades of wellness studies have identified a formula for happiness, but you won’t figure it out alone.
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April 30, 7:26 PM
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Crawl like a bear, dodge lava and duck branches in this playful routine.
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Sleep well, swap butter for olive oil, learn a musical instrument – or embrace some other ‘magnificent obsession’. Here is what doctors do themselves to delay the onset of cognitive decline
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April 29, 6:31 PM
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Eating just 10% more ultraprocessed food ups your risk of premature death from any cause by nearly 3%, a new study says.
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April 27, 6:00 PM
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Following a strict weight-loss program, Michael Bachelard endured twitchy legs, the fear of bad breath and constant cravings to shift his lard baby.
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April 26, 7:31 PM
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On marathon day, the air thrums with emotion. Tune into any frequency and you will find it – elation, anxiety, exhaustion, pain, pride, awe, pathos.
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April 26, 7:29 PM
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Jordan Izzett, 24, has been racing London buses to train for the London Marathon.
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A 76-year-old school bus driver competing in his 40th Rotorua Marathon this week says the people keep him coming back each year. Ngongotahā residen
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If you’re experiencing knee pain, it’s a good idea to look beyond the knees to identify the source of pain and address it, according to mobility expert Dana Santas.
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April 24, 6:41 PM
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An increasing number of women are signing up to local run clubs, even tackling their first marathon. But safety fears once the sun sets are hampering their training efforts.
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April 23, 8:27 PM
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Is loads of muscle all you need for a long and healthy life? You’d think so, given the way everyone’s fighting over the squat racks
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April 22, 8:04 PM
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Short bursts of stair climbing can improve leg strength and muscle power in older adults, research finds.
Stair climbing is a great exercise/activity, however...there is always a risk of injury from a fall. So always ensure that you go slowly and carefully with each step and ALWAYS have at least one hand on the handrail/s so you may catch yourself if you trip over. Be careful please!
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For some, ramping down can be useful. But most folks can skip straight to the shower.
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April 21, 9:13 PM
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In Scandinavia, more than 80% of office workers have access to a standing desk, as opposed to 1% in the UK. After a herniated disc threw my health into jeopardy, I learned how good they can be
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We are conditioned to associate muscles with power, dominance and masculinity, which harms us all
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April 20, 9:15 PM
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Researchers are studying runner Jeannie Rice, who has “outstanding” fitness, to learn how we can stay healthy as we age.
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April 20, 9:09 PM
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More and more of us are spending time among the barbells and the treadmills – and feeling more and more confused. Here’s some advice from an expert
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April 19, 8:21 PM
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Many online fitness programs can claim to build a butt or be perfect for building abs, but looking past marketing terminology to find a program that best suits your health and fitness goals can be challenging.
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April 19, 8:20 PM
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All you need for this full-body strength routine is a chair and a mat.
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With a traditional five-day workweek, some people may feel as if they’re living for the weekends. Here’s how to liven up your weekdays for a more fulfilling life.
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Workouts can boost strength, but sometimes they can also wreck your posture. Here are three workout tweaks to prevent muscle imbalances that cause misalignment.
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April 17, 6:16 PM
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Sometimes the body knows what’s best for us, even if we’re not aware of the science.
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Acute and chronic stress can affect your bladder as well as overall health. Urologist Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt describes his own wake-up call over stress.
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My gym routine may not be the best for building muscle, but it’s helped me build a habit.
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Study of 420,000 Britons suggests speeds of at least 4mph can lower risks by up to 43%
