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“Do Pilates every day” has become the 2026 version of “get back in the kitchen”.
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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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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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“Do Pilates every day” has become the 2026 version of “get back in the kitchen”.
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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
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Joe Cappello was 25 years old when he died after a 12-year struggle, and the statistics show many more men are at risk.
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A successful bowel movement has three requirements, according to Harvard physician Dr. Trisha Pasricha.
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Whenever you ride a bike or knit a sweater, you’re using your procedural memory. Two cognitive scientists explain what it is and how it works.
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Hi, I was just wondering if many people are reading and enjoying the articles I curate in this collection. If you do, please email me your feedback at kiwirip@me.com - I would love to hear from a readers perspective how you find them, and what use you are putting them to. For your personal fitness or sharing within your fitness community. Cheers! take care, stay safe, be lucky! Pete
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People who spent more time in mentally passive activities while sitting had a significantly higher risk of developing dementia later, according to a new study.
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A brief bout of physical exercise can create "ripples" of activity in your brain that help you store and retrieve memories.
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People are still classified as ‘older’ or even ‘elderly’ as early as 65, even though they are now expected to keep working until they are 67
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Prolonged sitting, bad posture and repetitive movements can create weak links in the muscular system that trigger compensations. Here’s how to restore functional movement.
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One of the fastest-growing fitness trends is also one of the most divisive. To its fans, it promises a stronger, healthier body; to its critics, it’s another way to make women feel insecure. Time to sort fact from fiction
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The first-of-its-kind scientific review contradicts claims vaping is safer than smoking, and highlights the urgency of efforts to stop young people becoming addicted.
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Peptides are being widely marketed as a “holy grail” for workout recovery and physical performance. But do they work?
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The popular fitness trend is all over social media, and curious, I tried a few classes – they left me totally out of air
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While the workout’s creator originally promoted it for weight loss, fans claim it’s an accessible, low-impact way to improve cardiovascular fitness and build strength.
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To shift the pounds you need to create a calorie deficit, which means changes to your diet, exercise, or a combination of the two
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Researchers find that muscular strength, as measured with two simple tests and independent of aerobic exercise, is a key predictor of a woman’s risk of death.
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Strengthmaxxing, also known as weight lifting, is everywhere right now. And it’s worth doing.
