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Aug 31, 2021

Five mental health benefits of exercise

Wondering what the mental health benefits of exercise are? Well, the main side effects are good ones; mental, physical, and cognitive improvements. These benefits can often be underrated as we usually focus on the physical impact. But when exercise is taken regularly, and with the right intensity, it can be...

Jul 31, 2021

Why do you sometimes gain weight after exercising?

If you've ever started an especially vigorous workout regime with good faith and enthusiasm, only to be met with disappointment as the scale goes past the weight you started with, you may have had a lingering question: Why does exercise make me gain weight? Is there a biological explanation, or...

Jun 30, 2021

What's happening inside Simone Biles' brain when the 'twisties' set in?

American gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from several Olympic events this week, including the latest withdrawal from the vault and uneven bars finals, after experiencing a case of the twisties — what gymnasts describe as losing control of their body mid-trick and losing sense of where they are in the air....

Oct 31, 2022

Save 44% on the Fitbit Inspire 2 with this early Black Friday Deal

Looking for a reliable fitness tracker, or thinking of buying your first running watch? With this fantastic early Black Friday deal you can save a tidy $44 on the Fitbit Inspire 2 at Amazon. This is one of the best fitness trackers we've tested, scoring a solid 4/5 stars in...

Oct 31, 2022

This Black Friday adjustable dumbbell deal saves you $300 on our favourite pair

If you're looking for a convenient and space saving way to build muscle, this pair of Jaxjox adjustable dumbbells are currently 60% off at Best Buy, saving you a whopping $300 for Black Friday. This is the cheapest price we have ever seen the Jaxjox retail for, and they also...

Oct 31, 2022

This Yosuda exercise bike is one of our favorites and it's cheaper than ever for Black Friday

Black Friday weekend brings the Yosuda Indoor Cycling Bike down to a record low. With 50% knocked off the price, you can now get this great budget exercise bike for just $229.39. This wallet-friendly piece of kit left our resident fitness writer thoroughly impressed with its smooth ride, sturdy design...

Sep 30, 2022

What is exercise, really? Here’s what counts, according to an exercise physiologist

We know it’s beneficial for our health and most of us do it regularly but what is exercise? To answer this, it’s important to know the difference between exercise and physical activity. Physical activity refers to anything which causes the muscles to move the body. Exercise is a subcategory of...

Sep 30, 2022

Block out the noise on your morning run with these AirPods Pro earbuds, now $80 off at Amazon

If you’re looking to block out distractions to help focus on your work, or are looking for a pair of the best running earphones, then the AirPods Pro are a great option. Apple’s earbuds may have been succeeded by a second generation, but the first generation remains an excellent product...

Sep 30, 2022

Can music really influence your workout?

There is a wealth of research on the impact of music on exercise — but can music really influence your workout? In other words, is there any great benefit in grabbing a pair of the best running headphones if you want to improve your performance? Well, some of the results...

Sep 30, 2022

Yoga and meditation: what are the real health benefits?

Both yoga and meditation have been found to produce similar benefits, helping to improve your mental and physical health in various ways. While meditation primarily works on your mind and thought patterns, yoga moves your body and can help improve your fitness. This isn’t to say that yoga doesn’t work...

Sep 30, 2022

These are the real benefits of running, according to the science

A runner’s body can come in all shapes and sizes, but the benefits of running remain the same for everyone. So, if you’re thinking about kicking your run to the curb side now the weather has turned…. don’t! Whether you stick with your outdoor run and yield the extra benefits...

Sep 30, 2022

Save 52% on this XTERRA Fitness ERG220 Magnetic Rower

Amazon has some great price reductions this Prime Day - including $257.75 off this XTERRA Fitness ERG220 Magnetic Rower. With an aluminum frame, this rowing machine offers eight levels of magnetic resistance that lets you control the intensity of your workout, while providing a quiet and smooth rowing experience. The...

Sep 30, 2022

What is metabolic conditioning?

You may have heard of it before — but what is metabolic conditioning? The term has been around for decades, but it only recently crossed over from the world of elite athletes into everyday gyms. It refers to specific exercises designed to consume the maximum amount of calories in a...

Sep 30, 2022

Why it's important to cool down after exercise, according to the science

Whether you’re lifting weights at the gym or coming back from a 10k run, factoring in a cool down after exercise is crucial to help prevent injury, ease delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and stretch your muscles. Cooling down after exercise is just as important as warming up, helping the...

Sep 30, 2022

How to increase your range of motion — and why it's central to your health

Heard of the phrase: range of motion? This term, which is often shortened to ROM, refers to how much joint and muscle movement you have. How much flexibility you have in your joints will differ from person to person, with one study conducted by the CDC revealing that your ROM...