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Smartwatches aren’t always as accurate as you might think. In some cases, you’d be better off listening to your body.
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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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A comprehensive study found that people who were most fit in their 40s and 50s developed major illness later, and lived longer.
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Fueled by mashed potatoes and moxie, Rachel Entrekin blew past the field at a 250-mile race known for breaking competitors’ will.
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May 16, 10:14 PM
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Victorians are taking peptides for everything from weight loss and body building to skin improvements. Many end up in hospitals with severe side effects.
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May 14, 7:00 PM
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Research shows the activity of 'retro-walking' can have surprising benefits for your physical health and brain.
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Running hundreds of kilometres up and down the Larapinta Trail is a gruelling challenge most people will never attempt. But for Ben Mack, completing it would be a dream come true.
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May 7, 7:13 PM
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Sitting isn’t exactly the “new smoking,” but it still isn’t a healthy habit. Here’s what too much sedentary time is doing to you and how to move more.
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A lot of fitness advice is based on research into people who don’t have periods, give birth or go through menopause. How much of it should be modified – or even thrown out?
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May 7, 6:43 PM
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A BBC Sport investigation finds misleading adverts for fitness apps that use AI-generated instructors to make exaggerated claims.
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Micro-fluctuations in the time between heartbeats are proving a helpful indicator of mental health, stress levels, exercise capacity and even how well you are ageing.
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May 6, 7:31 PM
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While some are using AI to tailor programs better suited to their needs, others warn ‘it can be wrong, confidently so’
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As strength training surges in popularity, many people are giving up on cardio – and it’s a mistake.
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For years we have been told the best way to get fitter and stronger is to lift something heavy, whether that’s a barbell or our own bodyweight. What if how we put it down was just as important?
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When it comes to dopamine, we act like kids in a candy store. But instead of overindulging, experts suggest looking for sources that take a little more work.
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Whether you are starting from scratch, or have a well-honed routine, moving can help us feel happier and healthier. Experts share their one essential exercise and how to get the most out of it
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In the 1980s, the fitness industry as we know it was just getting started. One of the most important people in developing the way we exercise today was Jane Fonda, who released a best-selling aerobics video in 1982.
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Isn’t running 26.2 miles difficult enough? Not for some. Whether it’s dressing up as a helicopter, a lobster or a pair of testicles, wearing a novelty outfit spurs many competitors on
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April 21, 8:13 PM
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“Do Pilates every day” has become the 2026 version of “get back in the kitchen”.
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April 20, 6:58 PM
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Smartwatches aren’t always as accurate as you might think. In some cases, you’d be better off listening to your body.
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Everyday athletes are turning to A.I. chatbots for training advice. How well does it work?
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Current research suggests retatrutide can cause several side effects. This is supported by anecdotal reports from social media. The most common side effects are gastrointestinal. These may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and constipation.
These symptoms can be mild for some people, but severe for others. There has already been at least one reported case of a person dying, after they used the drug and developed severe diarrhoea. However, this case is still being investigated.
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A loud ‘pop’ and immediate pain may mean you’ve torn your ACL. Two exercise experts explain why it’s more than a physical injury.
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Bluey teaches us valuable life lessons, but what does it say about how we practise real-life religions, the positive and the detrimental?
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Whether you’re hauling groceries or swimming faster laps, the amount of vigorous exercise you get matters and can slash your risk of developing eight diseases.
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Annie Judis, 82, gets a kick out of defying expectations about what the body can do.
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Mobility, cardio and strength are important, but power – generating force quickly – is the workout element that will help you stay active for longer, say health and fitness experts
