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The infamous 10,000 steps per day recommendation didn’t come from a research laboratory.
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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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GLP-1 weight-loss drugs can reduce weight and improve health, but could they also boost athletic performance?
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When a chemist wrote a book about vitamin C curing the common cold, the world took note. How wrong we all were.
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The usual advice was getting me nowhere. If I really wanted to embrace running, I’d need to go off-piste. It was a journey that took me to some very strange places …
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The cancer specialists share their routines, explaining the impact exercise can have on cancer treatment and how it can make us more resilient to the disease.
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Additionally, she says men are also more likely to develop muscularity-oriented disordered eating (MODE) concerns, which refers to eating behaviours motivated by the pursuit of muscularity.
“This may include ‘clean eating’, rigid requirements around protein intake, ‘bulking and cutting’ eating behaviours, avoiding certain food groups, counting calories or macronutrients, and eating past fullness,” Cox says.
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The best modern coaches combine high support with high expectations. But they also speak openly about vulnerability and empathy – and it works.
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August 11, 5:59 PM
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The incident is being seen as the latest example of the AI tools going to any lengths to complete their tasks.
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Police say young offenders are sneaking into gyms and stealing the keys to vehicles which are then used to commit other crimes.
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The benefits of all three come down to a crucial piece of cellular kit
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From the 47-year-old runner who needs a double hip replacement to the 27-year-old CrossFitter with a ruptured ACL, those who push their bodies too hard often regret it. What are the lessons for the rest of us?
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The strongest athletes have dynamic core stability that adapts to changing demands without restricting breathing or mobility, mind-body coach Dana Santas says.
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Whether you’re nursing a joint, have an existing condition or just don’t feel like running, these exercises help get your cardio in
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"I think being chronically online, as any teenager is, I saw a surge of 'fitspo' content that was coming out, and it was quite harmful being a young girl who was very impressionable," the Sydney woman said.
"Some creators were severely under-eating while also promoting exercise."
Ms Charon found herself not properly nourishing her body, isolating herself from loved ones, and avoiding going out for food with friends.
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August 3, 6:08 PM
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A look at what it takes to report on, and join, an intense fitness program at the same time.
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The infamous 10,000 steps per day recommendation didn’t come from a research laboratory.
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Sophie Woods ran the Via Alpina through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries.
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A doctor who has studied the issue for 30 years says social media is making things worse.
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A buried iPhone setting is turning heads and saving stomachs. But does relief just mean more time staring at your screen?
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A 2026 report from Ending Loneliness Together, released ahead of Loneliness Awareness Week, found that one in two people living in Australia reported some form of social disconnection. Australians are looking to social club initiatives to help stem the tide.
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Reaction time is just as trainable as strength or cardio. Four easy exercises build faster reflexes, more confident movement, better balance — and a sharper brain.
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The discovery that chronic inflammation is a cause of myriad illnesses could be this century's biggest medical breakthrough.
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A targeted ad for illegal peptides pops up in our social feed, so we start a chat with the supplier. The videos and pictures they send us are revealing and concerning.
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The gym giant has apologised over a string of incidents alleging contract misconduct, including a customer told to sign a largely blank contract.
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There are multiple ways to do these pelvic floor exercises, and focusing your efforts on the wrong one can backfire.
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The classic routine doesn’t isolate your stomach muscles as much as you might think, but here are five that will
