- By Adam Taylor
Learn about exercise headaches, their causes, symptoms, and how to prevent and treat them. Discover insights and expert advice on managing this common issue.
Is exercise really beneficial for brain health? Understanding the connection between physical activity and cognitive functioning. Here's what the science says.
- By Evan Papa
Discover how exercise can help older adults prevent falls and maintain balance. Learn effective exercises and lifestyle changes for fall prevention.
Discover the positive impact of weightlifting on women going through the menopause. From increasing bone density and maintaining muscle mass to boosting metabolism and improving mood, weightlifting offers a range of benefits for physical and mental well-being. Learn why weightlifting is a valuable exercise option during this stage of life.
- By Scott Lear
Mental health problems affect one in five people every year. The Canadian Mental Health Association estimates that by the age of 40, about half of people will either have had a mental illness or will currently be dealing with one.
The goal is to increase movement in any way that works for you, from formal classes to spurts of additional activity throughout the day.
- By Adam Taylor
Are you sitting comfortably? Just pause for a moment and without adjusting, notice your posture. What are your legs doing? Are they crossed? And are you a right or left crosser?
Whether it’s riding a bike, playing the piano or hitting a hole in one, there are just some things you never forget how to do. And the reason for this phenomenon is thanks to something called “muscle memory”.
Our dominant culture trains us to be disembodied. Separating our minds from our bodies makes humans less healthy but more docile and obedient to external power structures.
When we think of what makes athletes great, few of us would think that sleep might play an important role. But many of the world’s best athletes say sleep is an essential part of their training routine and key in helping them to perform well.
You might know that physical activity can help lower your risk of getting many common types of cancer. But what many of us don’t realise is just how important physical activity is if you’ve been diagnosed with cancer.
Physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. It’s also associated with chronic illness and disability.
People asking for exercise advice are usually looking for a simple answer. Do this over that. Do this many of that thing, for this long. Get these gains. In reality, things are never that simple.
Losing weight is one of the most popular new year’s resolutions, yet it is one which most of us struggle to achieve.
- By Keith Diaz
Because of technological advances, the amount of time adults in industrialized countries like the U.S. spend sitting has been steadily increasing for decades.
Many people who want to lose weight have a particular area of their body that they wish they could lose fat from most – whether that’s their stomach, arms or thighs.
If you’re someone who has to deal with a period regularly, you’re probably all too familiar with just how much your energy levels can change throughout your cycle thanks to hormonal fluctuations.
While it’s almost unnoticeable to begin with, nearly every cell, organ and biological process gets a little bit worse every year we’re alive starting from age 30 or so.
One advantage of strength training over cardio is that it doesn’t require the same level of oxygen consumption. This means we’re not forced to breathe increasingly harder and faster when doing it.
The good news is that so-called “weekend warriors” (people who only work out two days a week) can still appreciate the health benefits that come from regular exercise...
We’re all told time and again just how important it is to exercise for good health. But with our busy schedules, finding the time to work out is often easier said than done.
When summer temperatures soar, the idea of working out might be the furthest thing from your mind. But just because it’s hot doesn’t mean you can’t still squeeze a workout in if you want to, though there are a few adjustments you may need to make to your normal routine.