Only vigorous exercise such as running, tennis and swimming will spare you, study claims

Only vigorous exercise such as running, tennis and swimming will spare you, study claims

Do you want to avoid bone, muscle or joint pain at 60? Only vigorous exercise like running, tennis and swimming will save you, says study Vigorous exercise is needed at least once a week to prevent musculoskeletal pain. Researchers say walking and housework aren’t enough to reduce risk Nearly two-thirds of those over 75 in … Read more

Boostcamp Puts All of Reddit’s Best Free Workouts in One Slick App

Boostcamp Puts All of Reddit’s Best Free Workouts in One Slick App

From LR: Bodyweightfitness, nSuns, Fit at Every SizeScreenshot: reinforcement camp There are plenty of great free training programs out there, and they’re not too hard to find, especially once you get the hang of it. start browsing fitness forums like those on Reddit. But even when these programs are free, there are still barriers to … Read more

The Difference Between ‘Portion Size’ and ‘Serving Size’ (and Why It Matters)

The Difference Between ‘Portion Size’ and ‘Serving Size’ (and Why It Matters)

Photo: Daxiao Productions (Shutterstock) Have you ever been enjoying a sleeve of Oreos when someone decides to chime in with the fact that, Really, serving size is only three cookies? We hear about “portion sizes”, “portions” and often “portion control” all the time, but what do they mean? Really to mean? Is there a significant … Read more

Social connectedness, sleep, physical activity contribute to better mental health among teens during COVID-19

Social connectedness, sleep, physical activity contribute to better mental health among teens during COVID-19

Image Source: FREEPIK Social connection, sleep and physical activity contribute to better mental health among adolescents during COVID-19 While the pandemic has affected everyone, physically and mentally, alike, it has had a permanent impact on young children and adolescents, who have had to stay in lockdown and miss out on much of their school life. … Read more

People Are Saying Their Fitness Apps Are Letting Them Know They Might Have COVID, So Notifs On

People Are Saying Their Fitness Apps Are Letting Them Know They Might Have COVID, So Notifs On

People’s health tracking apps let them know they’re showing potential symptoms of COVID-19, which makes me feel better about obsessively checking my Apple Watch. according to a news.com.au reportPeople have been alerted by their health trackers and fitness apps that they are experiencing bodily irregularities like unusually high temperatures. sally larson told the publication that … Read more