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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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Ease into exercise with “Japanese walking,” a popular 30-minute interval training regimen that alternates bursts of speed with a walk at a normal pace.
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October 16, 5:44 PM
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Here’s what the investigators found and what it means for people who use protein powder.
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October 15, 5:51 PM
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Experts said the levels were not high enough to cause immediate harm, but raised the risk of long-term health effects.
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October 15, 5:50 PM
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When it’s too cold to go outside, you can still get a good cardio workout on a stationary bike. But you need to do it correctly.
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October 15, 5:45 PM
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To make your muscles grow, you need to keep increasing their load. But there are different ways to do this.
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October 15, 5:43 PM
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It might be well-intentioned, but praising someone for losing weight isn’t a good idea. Here’s what to do instead.
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October 15, 5:42 PM
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Running tourism is booming and nowhere more so than in France where a 24km race around Nîmes doubles as a surreal, whistlestop sightseeing tour
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October 15, 5:41 PM
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Study of female runners in Canada highlights shortcomings of footwear traditionally based on male anatomy
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October 15, 5:30 PM
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Life is busy. Instead of the perfect or even “just right” amount of activity, aim for “good enough” – and still reap the benefits.
The five Ss (sleeping, sitting, stepping, sweating and strengthening).
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October 14, 8:14 PM
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The once-specialized gear has made its way from boot camps to mall-walking moms and grandmas in the suburbs.
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October 14, 8:13 PM
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Turns out a shoulder roll can drop your blood pressure, which may be the reason for the pleasurable sensation.
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October 14, 6:16 PM
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The stretchy strips, known as kinesiology tape, may help you move better. But not for the reasons sports medicine experts once thought.
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October 13, 6:49 PM
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A generational shift is happening, and it’s taking place where they all do these days – on TikTok. First, it was ankle socks. Then, it was legging
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October 13, 6:16 PM
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Have you ever thought of your body as a portable gym? It can be, whether it’s squats in the park or push-ups at home.
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October 13, 6:00 PM
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As studies linking a longer, healthier life for those who pursue connection stack up, what does it mean for the socially reticent? The key lies is in these four indicators.
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October 11, 8:20 PM
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The inspiration for a Netflix series starring Celeste Barber, Wellmania is an in-depth, entertaining, laugh-out-loud-funny exploration of wellness culture.
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October 11, 8:08 PM
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What would happen if you removed the obstacle of having to get to the gym? Brigid Delaney spends a week finding out
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October 10, 9:28 PM
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Last week on Saturday Extra we were talking about the return of the budgie smuggler to the catwalks and beaches of the northern hemisphere.
This week we delve into reports that leggings are dead and baggy work-out gear is in.
To help make sense of all it all, Nick turned to fashion writer, Glynis Traill-Nash.
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October 10, 9:26 PM
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An Indigenous elder well-known for his sporting achievements, including using long-distance running and cycling to advocate for Aboriginal reconciliation and health, is remembered by loved ones.
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October 10, 9:22 PM
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“No pain, no gain” is a common mantra in the fitness world. Experts explain if it’s true.
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October 10, 9:15 PM
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Strava, the Instagram for exercise, is suing Garmin for allegedly copying its features. Josh Taylor explains it to Miles Herbert
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October 10, 9:12 PM
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Going along with an untruth for fear of disagreeing with others is a form of self-betrayal that will make you miserable.
