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Got knee issues? Opt for the sumo squat!

The squat should be a compulsory exercise for everyone .Squats help build your leg muscles but they also create an anabolic environment, which promotes body-wide muscle building.

6y ago

3 tips on managing sore muscles

Muscle soreness, also known as delayed onset muscle soreness (Doms), include normal pain occurring a day or two after a workout and typically lasts for a couple of days. Here are three easy tips to better manage muscle soreness should you experience it again.

6y ago

Cycling is the healthiest form of urban transport for city dwellers: study

A new European study finds that biking is the best urban mode of transport for boosting health.

6y ago

Need to motivate yourself? Try giving someone else advice

If you're struggling to find the motivation for something, new US research says giving advice to others, rather than receiving it yourself, could help you achieve your goals.

6y ago

Smelling coffee may boost your analytical skills

Often touted for its many health benefits, new research suggests you might not even need to drink coffee to reap some of its rewards, with a US study finding that just the scent of a cup of joe could help give people a cognitive boost that improves performance on certain tasks.

6y ago

Making simple diet changes could ease symptoms of osteoarthritis

A new UK study reveals how making simple dietary changes and exercising could help to relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis.

6y ago

How to get back into exercise mode in 2018

Many of us start the year with plans to take up exercise again, but find it hard to keep the momentum going month after month. Have no fear, we've got the lowdown on how to get moving, have fun, and avoid injury.

7y ago

How to replace pizza, movie night with family fitness dates

Family fitness dates are replacing the old-school pizza and movie nights as more parents are realising that the benefits of moving aren’t just about burning calories but setting an example for the next generation.

7y ago

Got knee issues? Opt for the sumo squat!

The squat should be a compulsory exercise for everyone .Squats help build your leg muscles but they also create an anabolic environment, which promotes body-wide muscle building.

6y ago

3 tips on managing sore muscles

Muscle soreness, also known as delayed onset muscle soreness (Doms), include normal pain occurring a day or two after a workout and typically lasts for a couple of days. Here are three easy tips to better manage muscle soreness should you experience it again.

6y ago

Cycling is the healthiest form of urban transport for city dwellers: study

A new European study finds that biking is the best urban mode of transport for boosting health.

6y ago

Need to motivate yourself? Try giving someone else advice

If you're struggling to find the motivation for something, new US research says giving advice to others, rather than receiving it yourself, could help you achieve your goals.

6y ago

Smelling coffee may boost your analytical skills

Often touted for its many health benefits, new research suggests you might not even need to drink coffee to reap some of its rewards, with a US study finding that just the scent of a cup of joe could help give people a cognitive boost that improves performance on certain tasks.

6y ago

Making simple diet changes could ease symptoms of osteoarthritis

A new UK study reveals how making simple dietary changes and exercising could help to relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis.

6y ago

How to get back into exercise mode in 2018

Many of us start the year with plans to take up exercise again, but find it hard to keep the momentum going month after month. Have no fear, we've got the lowdown on how to get moving, have fun, and avoid injury.

7y ago

How to replace pizza, movie night with family fitness dates

Family fitness dates are replacing the old-school pizza and movie nights as more parents are realising that the benefits of moving aren’t just about burning calories but setting an example for the next generation.

7y ago

World Stroke Day: Some simple lifestyle changes to cut the risk

Ahead of World Stroke Day, October 29, here are some preventative measures that could help reduce the risk of stroke and keep the heart healthy.

7y ago

Expert tips on how to make exercise an easy part of your daily routine

For those struggling to find the time to fit in a workout, here are some expert advice from Dr Irvin Sulapas, assistant professor of family and community medicine at Baylor College of Medicine.

7y ago