Fitness
Mindfulness won’t burn calories, but it might help you stick with your health goals
Mindfulness won’t burn calories, but it might help you stick with your health goals Mindfulness won’t burn calories, but it can help you stick to your health goals by equipping you with psychological skills needed to successfully change behavior. Research shows that mindfulness meditation can increase motivation to look after one’s health, leading to a […]
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‘How’ motivates runners more than ‘why’
‘How’ motivates runners more than ‘why’ New research suggests that runners focus more on the mechanics of finishing a race rather than reflecting on their overall goal or motivation. As a run progresses and gets harder, runners narrow their attention to focus on specific milestones and sub-goals within the run, rather than intensifying their reflection […]
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What causes muscle cramps during exercise? Athletes and coaches may want to look at the playing surface
What causes muscle cramps during exercise? Athletes and coaches may want to look at the playing surface Exercise-associated muscle cramps (EAMCs) are a common issue for athletes, but traditional explanations like dehydration or electrolyte imbalances have limitations. A growing body of research suggests that playing surfaces can contribute to EAMCs by altering neuromuscular fatigue and […]
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The right childhood habits could set kids up for healthier lives
The right childhood habits could set kids up for healthier lives A new study found that childhood habits can set the stage for physical health later in life, with healthy exercise habits in adolescence potentially leading to better cardiovascular fitness and reduced risk of obesity and cardiovascular disease. The study tested over 1,100 fifth graders […]
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Squash has been played in Philly for 125 years − a sports psychologist explains why it’s one of the city’s best-kept secrets
Squash has been played in Philly for 125 years − a sports psychologist explains why it’s one of the city’s best-kept secrets Squash has been played in Philadelphia for 125 years, making it one of the city’s best-kept secrets. The sport was introduced to the US at the Racquet Club of Philadelphia in 1900 and […]
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The best fitness trackers and watches we’ve tested
The best fitness trackers and watches we’ve tested The best fitness smartwatches for 2023 are: The Apple Watch Ultra 2, Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, and Google Pixel Watch 3 offer a range of features including GPS, heart rate monitoring, and built-in cellular connectivity. For elite athletes, the Whoop MG is a top choice with its […]
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The unbearable obviousness of AI fitness summaries
The unbearable obviousness of AI fitness summaries The author has become tired of AI-generated summaries in fitness apps, which they see as more repackaging data than insightful analysis. The author has accumulated a large amount of health and fitness data from wearables over nearly a decade, but finds the AI summaries to be unhelpful. Several […]
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Physical activity may help slow cognitive decline
Physical activity may help slow cognitive decline Physical activity has been found to slow cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Georgia. The study analyzed data from over 13,000 survey respondents and found that sustained physical activity was associated with delayed cognitive decline, particularly when it […]
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NASA Tech Gives Treadmill Users a ‘Boost’
NASA Tech Gives Treadmill Users a ‘Boost’ NASA’s antigravity treadmill technology has been adapted for home use by Boost Treadmills, a company co-founded by Robert Whalen, who pioneered the concept at NASA’s Ames Research Center in the 1980s and ’90s. The Boost 2 treadmill uses air pressure to counter gravity, making running possible for people […]
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Too much sitting increases risk of future health problems in chest pain patients – new research
Too much sitting increases risk of future health problems in chest pain patients – new research A new study found that patients hospitalized with chest pain who spend more time sedentary after discharge are at a higher risk for future heart problems and death within a year. Patients who averaged over 15 hours of sedentary […]
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