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July 7, 2026, 02:25 PM - 6 min read
Secondary injuries happen for a simple reason. After an injury, the body often changes the way it moves. This is a normal protective response. If one area hurts, feels weak or isn’t working properly, the body shifts the workload elsewhere.
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July 5, 2026, 12:56 PM - 5 min read
When you run outside, you push into the ground to propel yourself forward. But when you are running on a treadmill, the belt moves under your feet, helping with this propulsion. Basically, the machine does a small amount of the work for you.
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June 21, 2026, 01:27 PM - 5 min read
Parents and children can inspire one another, creating positive habits that benefit the whole family.
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June 18, 2026, 12:53 PM - 7 min read
Whenever political leaders align themselves with combat sports, the significance lies less in the sport itself than in what the spectacle symbolises. A combat event staged as part of a national celebration transforms athletic competition into a ritual of collective identity and public values.
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June 16, 2026, 12:26 PM - 6 min read
Centuries-old conditioning techniques are remaking bone, muscle and skin at a cellular level. Modern science is only just catching up.
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June 15, 2026, 01:28 PM - 4 min read
They are a feature of your skeleton, and no amount of gym work will move your bones. Exercise can change the shape of the surrounding muscles to some degree, but may do little to the depression itself.
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June 3, 2026, 12:05 PM - 7 min read
A key reason wearable health devices may increase anxiety for some people comes down to a mismatch in expectation and what the device says.
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May 1, 2026, 12:40 PM - 5 min read
Doing some physical activity improves the ability to think and process information. A research has shown this to be true for both primary school and secondary school pupils.
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March 6, 2026, 04:50 PM - 7 min read
Hyrox is a fitness race designed around eight 1 km runs – each paired with a strength or conditioning station. After every run, competitors complete a set number of reps or a set distance of exercises before their next 1 km run.
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February 24, 2026, 01:39 PM - 6 min read
A new review suggests exercise might not be as beneficial as first thought. But that shouldn’t prompt you to ditch your exercise regimen.
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February 22, 2026, 12:33 PM - 6 min read
Physical activity has long been promoted as a treatment option for anxiety and depression, largely because it helps release “feel good” chemicals in the brain which help boost mood and reduce stress.
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January 19, 2026, 06:02 PM - 3 min read
The encouraging twist: adults who began exercising later still improved their physical capacity by up to 10 per cent. It's a powerful reminder that staying active matters, even if you start late.
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