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If you’ve got low back pain, you’ve probably heard the advice to go for a swim. Now the evidence shows they were right.
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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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July 25, 9:17 PM
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‘Bulking’, or gaining weight on purpose to get stronger, challenged everything I was once taught to do with my body
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July 21, 7:15 PM
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If you’ve got low back pain, you’ve probably heard the advice to go for a swim. Now the evidence shows they were right.
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July 20, 6:32 PM
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A New York Times reporter’s quest to beat the personal best he set 14 years ago took him to a Kenyan village, where the biggest benefit he got was not what he expected.
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July 20, 6:20 PM
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From improved concentration to higher creativity, dancing offers a range of brain-boosting benefits. And you don't need to spend hours on the dance floor to feel the effects.
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July 20, 6:19 PM
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Ravika is one of hundreds of women who are noticing early pregnancy signs through the data on their fitness trackers.
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July 19, 7:51 PM
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Many people assume certain exercises are bad for our joints. But new research tells a different story.
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July 18, 9:22 PM
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Here’s why you should get comfortable leaving your watch at home.
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July 15, 6:16 PM
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So should I sniff chocolate?
If you enjoy the smell of chocolate, then taking a sniff before you train is not going to have any downsides.
Just don’t expect it to have a huge impact on your performance.
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July 14, 6:29 PM
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Stress and mental exhaustion aren't new – in medieval times, they were prevalent. And the wisdom of the Middle Ages about how to deal with burnout still rings surprisingly true today.
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July 13, 8:49 PM
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It's not just rocket launches and death metal concerts that lead to hearing loss. Many everyday activities can cause damage. Here's what you can do to protect your ears.
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July 12, 8:25 PM
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Research says that our health can suffer when we don’t experience enough physical contact. Here’s how to get more.
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July 12, 8:05 PM
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Manosphere fitness influencers are the wrong model. Health requires looking at life as a whole, not as an exercise in “optimization.”
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July 10, 12:01 AM
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When the alarm goes off, I feel like I’ve been thrown in a cold shower. But I get up anyway.
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July 9, 11:57 PM
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Free apps from Google, Samsung and Apple can help you track your diet, exercise and well-being — and provide vital information during emergencies.
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July 9, 7:12 PM
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Does your exercise routine need a push? Find out how an occasional high-intensity AMRAP workout can be efficient, flexible and good for your body and mind.
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July 8, 7:00 PM
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You don’t need to be a super athlete to take part in parkrun. Whether it’s pacing yourself or picking the perfect shoes, here’s how to find your feet at the UK’s favourite 5k
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July 8, 6:50 PM
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Three years ago, when HYROX first launched in Australia, 1348 people turned up in Sydney. Last week, a record number – nearly 30,000 participants – competed over five days inside the domed ceilings of Sydney Showground.
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July 7, 7:25 PM
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People are now taking peptides for a variety of reasons, including fat loss. But are they legal? And what are the risks? Here’s what you need to know.
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July 7, 6:58 PM
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Mobility coach Dana Santas shows how integrating resistance training into a weekly fitness regimen can benefit women’s heart health.
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July 6, 7:05 PM
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Experts say winter is a good time to double down on exercise rather than taking the foot off the gas.
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July 6, 6:59 PM
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Even small doses of physical activity can benefit your health, and light intensity exercise such as walking or stretching can lower your risk of heart disease, manage blood sugar and improve mental health. Doing a single set of resistance exercises a few times a week can improve your muscle strength.
“If the goal is to be healthier and have greater well-being, it all counts,” said Darlene Marshall, a personal trainer in upstate New York who has also studied positive psychology. If you need an extra nudge to get going, she said, think about how you will feel after you’ve finished, say, dancing in your living room or doing a set of squats, versus doing nothing.
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July 5, 7:47 PM
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The evidence for needing eight hours of sleep a night is shakier than we might assume.
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July 5, 7:36 PM
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Sweat has important functions, including cooling you down when it’s hot outside. Here’s what science says about using antiperspirants and deodorants
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July 5, 7:27 PM
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Best quote in this article: “Assuming they’ll make you sleep better or they’ll make your health better, that’s not what they do,” Smarr said. “They’re able to help you navigate, they’re able to make the windshield less blurry, but you’re the driver.”
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July 5, 7:18 PM
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Many people believe high-intensity or prolonged exercise is bad for our stress levels. But is it true?
