Tag: Physical activity

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

Australians love sport, but which ones do they actually play? National survey results paint a surprising picture

Australians love sport, but which ones do they actually play? National survey results paint a surprising picture

Fit kids have better mental and physical health. What’s the best way to get them active?

Fit kids have better mental and physical health. What’s the best way to get them active?

Olympic athletes live much longer than ‘average Joes’ – but elite AFL and rugby union players don’t

Olympic athletes live much longer than ‘average Joes’ – but elite AFL and rugby union players don’t

Is owning a dog good for your health?

Is owning a dog good for your health?

Global study finds most children don’t meet guidelines for physical activity, screen time and sleep

Global study finds most children don’t meet guidelines for physical activity, screen time and sleep

In sports-mad Australia, new research suggests physical education can be undervalued at school

In sports-mad Australia, new research suggests physical education can be undervalued at school

New research suggests concussion risks can be outweighed by the benefits of playing sport

New research suggests concussion risks can be outweighed by the benefits of playing sport

Strongman used to be seen as a super-human novelty sport. Now more women and novices are turning to it

Strongman used to be seen as a super-human novelty sport. Now more women and novices are turning to it

Do you have knee pain from osteoarthritis? You might not need surgery. Here’s what to try instead

Do you have knee pain from osteoarthritis? You might not need surgery. Here’s what to try instead

I’ve been sick. When can I start exercising again?

I’ve been sick. When can I start exercising again?