Tag: Exercise

What are plyometric exercises? How all that hopping and jumping builds strength, speed and power

What are plyometric exercises? How all that hopping and jumping builds strength, speed and power

Fruit and veg, exercise, frequent bloodletting and more tips on staying healthy from medieval travellers

Fruit and veg, exercise, frequent bloodletting and more tips on staying healthy from medieval travellers

What is reformer pilates? And is it worth the cost?

What is reformer pilates? And is it worth the cost?

Most adults will gain half a kilo this year – and every year. Here’s how to stop ‘weight creep’

Most adults will gain half a kilo this year – and every year. Here’s how to stop ‘weight creep’

The surprising ways ‘swimming off’ a hangover can be risky, even if alcohol has left your system

The surprising ways ‘swimming off’ a hangover can be risky, even if alcohol has left your system

Why you should avoid doing the exact same workout everyday if you want to get fit

Why you should avoid doing the exact same workout everyday if you want to get fit

Has the US reached “peak obesity”?

Has the US reached “peak obesity”?

Exercise boosts memory for up to 24 hours after a workout – new research

Exercise boosts memory for up to 24 hours after a workout – new research

New research shows how long, hard and often you need to stretch to improve your flexibility

New research shows how long, hard and often you need to stretch to improve your flexibility

There are 2 main ways to stretch – the one you should choose depends on what you want your body to do

There are 2 main ways to stretch – the one you should choose depends on what you want your body to do

The vital role of muscle in successful aging

The vital role of muscle in successful aging

When muscles work out, they help neurons to grow

When muscles work out, they help neurons to grow