Exercise
Just reading the word 'exercise' can provoke a whole cascade of self-addressed questions: Am I doing too little? Am I doing too much? Am I healthy? What exercise is best for me? Physical exercise, to be specific, is any activity that requires physical effort, and so enhances or maintains physical fitness and health. From marathons to evening walks, exercise can be performed for various reasons. This can be both physical, e.g. increasing athletic strength or weight-loss, but also mental. This is as exercise triggers a release of chemicals in the brain, such as serotonin, endorphins and dopamine. This can dull pain, better your mood and remove stress.
Here’s the single easiest and most effective exercise for weight loss
It turns out this low-effort exercise is underrated for cutting fat – and for your overall health
How to overcome the biggest barrier to weight loss
Research suggests your fat cells have a memory, hence any weight you lose always seems to find its way back to your body
How to boost your metabolism: 5 simple ways to speed up fat loss
Ready to welcome a leaner, healthier you? It's time for a metabolic makeover. With a few simple, research-backed changes, you can supercharge your body's calorie-burning.
Here’s how working a four-day work week could transform your body
A shorter work week could be a powerful tool for improving wellbeing – without sacrificing productivity. But is it enough to tackle burnout?
This simple walking hack could make you live longer, study finds
Best get a move on then
After decades of guesswork, science might have found a real hangover hack
It may not seem as appealing as eggs and bacon for breakfast, but science says you might be able to run off your hangover
New study reveals the best walking pace for a long, healthy life
Staving off frailty is as simple as walking slightly faster, according to a new study
Here’s what exercise works best for your personality type
If you don't like your exercise regime don't give up – just try something new
Simple walking hack could boost your heart health, study claims
Walking in this way could protect you from heart rhythm abnormalities, heart attacks and strokes
Here's the only science-backed lesson on exercise you need to lose fat
Think the gym is your only bet for burning belly fat? Emerging research suggests otherwise. So what actually works best... and can you just skip exercise entirely?
These are the best exercises to overcome insomnia: new study
Experts crunched the numbers on over 2,000 people to uncover the ultimate workout for a better night's kip.
Is it safe to run every day, or should I ditch my run streak to save my knees?
A doctor explains why you should break your streak.
Why does time move so slowly when I'm at the gym?
Ever feel like your workouts are going on forever?
Here’s how little exercise you need to actually make a real difference
New studies suggest just a few minutes of exercise a day can dramatically improve your health and longevity.
You've been throwing a frisbee all wrong, new study finds
Science has answered the question on all our minds... what is the best way to throw a frisbee?
Do women make for better endurance athletes than men?
In long-distance events, men tend to take the lead. But what happens in ultra-endurance competitions?
What’s the weirdest doping method at the Tour de France?
Cyclists are fishing for a way to win the world's most prestigious bike race.
Exercise can reverse ageing in the brain, study claims
It looks like brawn could be the key to long lasting brains.
Intermittent fasting and correctly timed workouts key to fat loss, says study
A new approach to dieting and exercise could help you lose weight and enhance your health.
I love nothing more than donning some Lycra and hitting the roads on my ultra-lightweight, professional-grade steed. Should I be shaving my legs?
You'll never miss a 9am meeting again.
How does the fitness app on my phone know how many steps I’ve taken, especially if it’s in my bag?
Your phone can measure your movements but overestimates your daily steps.
Group workouts can make you fitter – if you do it right
Exercise classes are more popular than ever. Here’s what the science says about their effects on motivation and whether they really are more effective.
What is Nordic walking and is it good for you?
It's a low-impact, full-body workout.
Best massage guns: Sort your pains with the top options in 2024
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