AI-driven motion capture is transforming sports and exercise science: In sport, the margin between success and failure is often measured in milliseconds. It could be a cricketer adjusting their foot positioning, a runner refining their sprint start or a footballer perfecting their passing. This is where motion capture comes in – among the many approaches …
The menopause can increase your likelihood of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes and hypertension — but exercise can help lower risk: Combined strength and endurance workouts improved several of the risk factors associated with cardiometabolic diseases. Yiistocking/ Shutterstock The menopause affects all women differently – and each person’s experience is unique. While some women …
Why you shouldn’t let guilt motivate you to exercise: Using guilt and self-pressure may make you less likely to work out overall. KieferPix/ Shutterstock The hardest part of consistently exercising is finding the motivation to do it. But using the wrong type of motivation for your workouts could militate against you – and could even …
Does exercise really do nothing for longevity, as a Finnish twins study suggests?: BGStock72/Shutterstock Surveys on lifestyle and longevity consistently find that people who do more exercise live longer. So it is surprising to see a report from the Finnish Twins Cohort Study that there is little direct effect of “leisure time physical activity” on …
Exercise benefits physical and brain health in people with Down’s syndrome – new research: An exercise as simple and accessible as walking can have significant health benefits for people with Down's syndrome. Halfpoint/ Shutterstock Exercise is known to have many benefits when it comes to cognitive function – such as improving memory and concentration skills. …
Three rules for adding weight to your backpack that will boost the benefits of exercise: The benefits of 'rucking' can be boosted further by heading outdoors. dodotone/ Shutterstock Walking is a great exercise for keeping your physical and mental health in check. But if you’re looking to give your daily walks a boost, you might …
Breathing through your nose when you exercise may make your runs easier: Nose breathing during intense exercise takes practice. Monkey Business Images/ Shutterstock Breathing is subconscious. We don’t have to think about it – it just happens. But when we exercise, many of us become more aware of it than we normally are – sometimes …
People who exercise only on the weekend have similar heart-health benefits as those who exercise throughout the week: Exercise is good for your overall health and your heart in particular. Guidelines recommend that we should be doing 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity a week. But does it matter when you do this exercise? Should you …
PE at school isn’t like adult exercise – but maybe it should be: Hananeko Studio/Shutterstock Physical education (PE) is a fundamental part of school life. It’s more than just a series of lessons about how to kick a ball or run around a track. It should provide the crucial groundwork for a lifetime of physical …
Weighted vests: should you use them during exercise?: Weighted vests help boost the intensity of the exercise you're doing. Yanosh Nemesh/ Shutterstock Weighted vests have long been popular with athletes and celebrities such as David Beckham and former Hollyoaks star Gemma Atkinson. But interest in their use may have been piqued recently after Facebook founder …
Exercise linked to higher pain tolerance – new study: The most active participants had the highest pain tolerance overall. Maridav/ Shutterstock Many benefits come from regularly exercising, including stronger muscles, lower risk of disease and improved mental health. But a recent study suggests that exercise may have another unexpected benefit: it might make us more …
Headaches after exercise: here’s why they happen – and how to prevent them: Many people describe exercise headaches as feeling similar to a migraine. voronaman/ Shutterstock For some people, going for a run can trigger what’s known as a “runner’s high”, a short-lasting feeling of euphoria or relaxation. But for others, running can trigger something …
Muscle memory is key to helping you get in shape again after time away from exercise: There are two types of muscle memory – one of which can help us in the gym. antoniodiaz/ Shutterstock Whether it’s riding a bike, playing the piano or hitting a hole in one, there are just some things you …
Postpartum exercise can have many benefits – here’s how to do it safely: Many women aren't sure where to start when it comes to exercising again after having a baby. Prostock-studio/ Shutterstock Returning to exercise after having a baby has many health benefits, including reducing symptoms of postpartum depression and improving fitness. But many women …
Morning exercise burns more body fat, mouse study shows: Mid-morning workouts may just have slightly more benefit than evening ones. BELL KA PANG/ Shutterstock When you’ve got a busy schedule, you may try to squeeze exercise in whenever you can. But there’s growing evidence that when you workout can make a difference to its effects. …
The surprising benefits of group exercise for anxious dogs: Lots of dogs struggle with anxiety Lauren Squire/Shutterstock Humans weren’t the only beings doing it tough with mental health issues during the pandemic. Our pets suffered too – particularly dogs, who are known to pick up on and share our own anxiety and stress. In 2022 …
Spot reduction: why exercise probably can’t help you target fatty areas of the body: Many people wish to target fat loss in their stomach. Prostock-studio/ Shutterstock 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 …
Five ways to avoid pain and injury when starting a new exercise regime: Make sure you include a good warm-up. Drazen Zigic/ Shutterstock Getting in the habit of exercising isn’t easy. Not only is finding the time to exercise a major deterrent for people, the fear of aches, pain and injuries is also a reason …