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Exercise
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

The Most Essential Workouts of 2025, So Far

Pilates is a popular, effective workout for strengthening muscles and improving flexibility, with routines available for home practice without special equipment.
fromSnowBrains
19 hours ago

Why "On the Edge" is the Perfect Cure for the Ski Racing Off-Season - SnowBrains

What makes it shine are the behind-the-scenes moments throughout this five-part series. Without getting lost in technical detail or overselling the sport, it leans into what ski racing actually is: long travel days, fragile confidence, and moments where everything - a season, a career - comes down to a few seconds between gates.
Snowboarding
Running
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Mum to run marathon weeks after heart surgery

A teacher runs a marathon to honor her daughter who died, demonstrating that strength and joy can emerge from grief.
Medicine
fromNature
3 days ago

What elite sport prepared me for in the lab - and what it didn't

Experiments in research can lead to unexpected results, causing disappointment and confusion, unlike clearer failures in sports.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Dangers of Winning at All Costs for Youth Athletes

Sport for young athletes should prioritize fun over pressure, allowing for competition without compromising enjoyment and personal development.
Health
fromScary Mommy
2 days ago

Supplement Use In Kids Is Rising, Including For Weight Loss & Bodybuilding, New Study Finds

Supplement use in children has significantly increased, with over 35% using dietary supplements, raising safety concerns, especially regarding melatonin.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

The #1 NFL Draft Pick Is a Finance Wonk Who Is a LinkedIn Power User - And He Treats Football Like a Corporate Job

Fernando Mendoza approached the NFL draft with a business mindset, interning in finance and preparing rigorously for his role as the Raiders' quarterback.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Fitness tracker for Fido? Experts split on benefits of pet wearable tech

Pet health trackers are growing in popularity, but experts warn they may cause unnecessary worry and should not replace veterinary expertise.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

When I finish my classes, I feel sad': why fitness fanatics are up in arms about a tweak to gym music

GLL's decision to cancel its music licence and play royalty-free songs from the Power Music app has sparked outrage among instructors and gym members, who feel it is killing the energy in workouts.
Music production
Wearables
fromWIRED
3 days ago

How to Pick the Right Fitbit for Your Goals

Fitbit, now under Google, remains a leading user-friendly fitness tracker brand despite increased competition.
Psychology
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Want to live a longer, happier life? Science says work to be more successful (but not in the way you might think)

Engagement in pursuing goals, rather than achieving them, correlates with longer, more fulfilling lives.
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
4 days ago

5 Yoga Poses to Help You Lift Heavy

Practicing yoga for strength enhances body awareness, promoting safe lifting techniques and reducing strain during heavy lifting activities.
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
3 days ago

The simple mental habit every high-performer shares

Mindset shapes decisions and resilience; nearly all successful leaders have a personal mantra they rely on during challenges.
Philosophy
fromBig Think
4 days ago

What if the real driver of your health isn't genes or diet - but energy flow?

Energy flow defines vitality and shapes human experience, distinguishing living beings from the lifeless.
#entrepreneurship
Wellness
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

6 New Books That Treat Wellness Like the Business Strategy It Is

Entrepreneurs need better filters for information, focusing on practical tools for health, clarity, and stamina.
Wellness
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

3 Biohacks High-Performing Entrepreneurs Are Using to Outlast Burnout

Founder performance relies on engineered energy rather than just personality or ambition.
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

NWSL, players association team up on Project ACL initiative

"The NWSLPA is proud to join Project ACL, which brings together players, leagues and researchers to better understand ACL injuries. That understanding requires looking beyond the individual and examining the conditions players train and compete in each day. Project ACL is an opportunity to build the kind of player-centric evidence that can lead to meaningful changes across women's professional soccer."
Women
Science
fromNature
6 days ago

Daily briefing: Immune cells have a surprising role in exercise endurance

B cells support muscle function during exercise by influencing glutamate levels, impacting strength and endurance in mice.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
5 days ago

Mookie Betts takes major step in rehab from right oblique injury

Mookie Betts has resumed swinging as part of his recovery from a right oblique strain, marking a significant step towards returning to play.
Women in technology
fromIndependent
6 days ago

The dangers of extreme exercise: 'Bodybuilding took over my life - but I still kept telling myself I looked fat'

Aly Dowling overcame body image struggles to embrace exercise for its own sake in the competitive bodybuilding world.
#fitness
Exercise
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

12 Animal Movements for Building Full-Body Strength

Quadruped exercises, inspired by animal movements, enhance strength, flexibility, and control while countering the effects of a sedentary lifestyle.
Running
fromThe Manual
3 weeks ago

I used a Hypershell "exoskeleton" to make my home workouts harder

The Hypershell is a carbon fiber exoskeleton that enhances walking and running capabilities, making workouts more challenging and effective.
Health
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

A top doctor doesn't use fitness trackers, but is obsessed with one health metric

Fitness trackers are generally unnecessary, but tracking step count can encourage daily activity.
Running
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

'I lost six stone so I could run to save lives'

Stuart Crichton is determined to run the London Marathon 2026 after significant weight loss and lifestyle changes.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Move More, Stress Less

Parkinson's disease affects millions globally, with symptoms including motor and nonmotor issues, and may be managed through exercise and dietary changes.
Psychology
fromFast Company
4 days ago

How to find the right coach

Human beings desire change to improve themselves, but true development involves calibrating existing traits rather than reinventing oneself.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Best Way to Have a Beach Body?

Body image improvement requires changing perceptions rather than the body itself, emphasizing self-acceptance and care for one's body.
Careers
fromTalentLMS Blog
5 days ago

Skills Inventory: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Build One

A skills inventory provides real-time visibility of employee skills, helping organizations identify gaps and optimize workforce planning.
fromYoga Journal
6 days ago

Struggling With Tight Shoulders? Here's the Stretching and Strengthening You Need.

Tight or weak shoulders affect not only our functioning in daily life, but our yoga practice. Poor posture and tight shoulders limit our muscles' freedom of movement.
Yoga
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

How to Take the Next Quantum Leap in Coaching

Recombinant coaching integrates ancient wisdom with modern sciences, enhancing personal and professional coaching practices in a billion-dollar industry.
Exercise
fromGSMArena.com
3 days ago

Ultrahuman ring app now supports Les Mills workouts

Ultrahuman's app now integrates Les Mills workouts, offering personalized training recommendations based on user goals and recovery data.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The best running shoes in the UK for every runner tested on trails, marathons and roads

Finding the right running shoes is essential for performance, injury prevention, and consistency in fitness and mental health gains.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
1 week ago

How Online Fitness Coaching Saves You Time and Money

Online fitness coaching saves time by eliminating the need to commute to a gym. Workouts are accessible anytime and anywhere, allowing exercise to fit into your schedule.
Alternative medicine
Exercise
fromCNET
2 days ago

Do Walking Pads Improve Your Fitness? I Tested 2 While I Worked

Walking pads are effective for maintaining step count while working from home, offering speeds up to 6 mph.
Running
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

A CEO and busy mom of 7 said sprint workouts helped her get fitter than ever with less time in the gym

Maria Colacurcio balances a tech career, parenting, and fitness, emphasizing that 'doing it all' requires intentional prioritization and sacrifices.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

How to Find a Certified Sports Psychiatrist

Athletes increasingly prioritize mental health, necessitating specialized support from sports psychiatrists who understand performance-related psychological pressures.
Exercise
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Contributor: Regulate the 'Enhanced Games' as a medical experiment and a marketing stunt

The Enhanced Games promotes performance-enhancing drug use in sports, requiring athletes to enhance their abilities chemically.
Running
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

The Psychological Side of Sports Injury Recovery

Sports injuries significantly impact mental health, requiring attention to emotional recovery alongside physical healing.
Exercise
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The Best Electrolyte Powders for Intense Workouts (or Violent Hangovers)

Electrolyte supplements vary by individual needs and situations, with options like Liquid I.V. being effective for hydration.
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

Robot runner handily beats humans in half-marathon, setting new record

The fastest robot from Chinese smartphone-maker Honor notched a winning time of 50 minutes and 26 seconds while autonomously navigating the 13-mile (21-kilometer) route, according to the Global Times.
Running
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

I hope it doesn't get him down': Usain Bolt tells Gout Gout to get ready to lose

Transitioning to senior athletics is challenging, as Usain Bolt advises Gout Gout to prepare for tough competition and learn from experiences.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
3 weeks ago

What You Do After Training Matters More Than You Think

After a tough workout, your body enters a state of stress: muscle fibers are damaged, energy stores are depleted, and hydration levels drop. This is a critical moment. If your body gets the right nutrients, it starts rebuilding immediately. If not, recovery slows down, and so does progress.
Alternative medicine
Exercise
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

I retired, then happily unretired. Now, at 82, I'm a pickleball coach.

Robert Warden transformed his health through swimming, diet changes, and pickleball after facing serious health issues.
Chelsea
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Does running more in a game actually make a difference?

Chelsea's underperformance is not solely due to being outrun, as running data shows mixed results in predicting match outcomes.
Exercise
fromiRunFar
1 week ago

Understanding and Improving Hip Efficiency, Part 2: Strength

Hip strength and stability are crucial for runners, optimizing gait and enhancing performance through efficient hip movement.
Exercise
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Why Every Fitness-Related Business Needs a Fitness App

The fitness industry must adopt mobile solutions to remain competitive and meet the growing demand for personalized digital fitness experiences.
#weightlifting
Exercise
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

After decades of swearing by workout classes, I switched to weightlifting. I never expected to be so impressed by the results.

Transitioning from group fitness to weightlifting can significantly improve strength and fitness levels, especially for those feeling stagnant in their workouts.
Exercise
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

After decades of swearing by workout classes, I switched to weightlifting. I never expected to be so impressed by the results.

Transitioning from group fitness to weightlifting can significantly improve strength and fitness levels, especially for those feeling stagnant in their workouts.
Health
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Men Obsessed With 'High T'

A growing obsession with high testosterone among younger men, fueled by influencers and celebrity endorsements, is driving increased TRT prescriptions and natural optimization efforts despite potential health risks.
Running
fromiRunFar
3 weeks ago

Running and Aging: Finding Surprise Improvements

Crown King Scramble 50k offers a consistent and challenging course for runners, fostering a strong community and personal growth through endurance.
Exercise
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Should You Exercise Harder or Longer? What New Data Suggests

Higher intensity physical activity significantly reduces the risk of eight major chronic diseases compared to moderate intensity activity.
Education
fromScience of Running
8 months ago

Exploring the New Era of Training: Embracing Experimentation

Systematic, thoughtful experimentation with new technologies and methods, balanced against proven traditions, optimizes training and pushes athletic performance boundaries.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

The highs are extremely high but the lows are extremely low': when working out becomes an addiction

Tyburski was a professional adventurer, financing his pursuits via magazine articles and speaking gigs, and even making a documentary about his quest. His whole raison d'etre was to push past his limitations, showing what a person is capable of when their mindset is strong enough.
Running
Wearables
fromWIRED
1 month ago

A Fitness Enthusiast's Guide to the Best Massage Gun in 2026

Modern massage guns combine percussive therapy with vibration, heat, cold, and LED light technologies to enhance muscle recovery and reduce post-workout pain through increased blood flow.
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

This AI-Powered Home Gym Acts As Your Own Personal Trainer

I felt too intimidated to try weight lifting again on my own, but wanted to experience the benefits those gym workouts provide, which is quite different to my typical routine of pilates, tennis and pole. Simultaneously, I've been working toward a solid home gym situation (while understanding my limited space in a one-bedroom in Queens). I began investigating full out home gym tech, and AEKE stood out as the most exciting of the bunch, because it most similarly aligned with having a personal trainer. I tried out the AEKE Smart Home Gym K1 with the Bench.
Gadgets
Humor
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Have you heard the one about Musk, Bezos, and Altman walking into a gym?

Energym is a satirical mockumentary ad that critiques AI startup culture by imagining unemployed people powering AI servers through gym workouts, highlighting absurd venture capital trends.
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

It's Time to Stop Debating & Start Putting the Bar Down - SnowBrains

I have evolved from someone who didn't think much of the bar except for resting my legs to thinking of it as an obvious life-saving precaution. Dr. Bourne shared several examples from Mammoth in which the bar could have saved lives, including the death of her former ski coach, who fell from a chairlift to his death, most likely from a medical event which may have been treatable.
Snowboarding
#personal-training
Exercise
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

How personal training helps you hit your goals

Top performers use personal training for structured, strategic fitness progress, ensuring effort aligns with specific goals.
Exercise
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

How personal training helps you hit your goals

Top performers use personal training for structured, strategic fitness progress, ensuring effort aligns with specific goals.
Exercise
fromElite Traveler
1 month ago

The Personal Trainers Trusted by Olympians and Hollywood Stars

Experienced personal trainers help clients achieve fitness goals through individualized training programs that address both physical and mental aspects of performance.
Exercise
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 weeks ago

We asked a personal trainer how he would spend $100 on supplements. Here's what he bought.

Creatine is a highly effective supplement for muscle and brain health, providing energy and enhancing workout performance.
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Are You in Alignment? How to Unlock Pain-Free Movement.

The brain is the conductor of the orchestra, the muscles are the instruments. When your body is out of alignment, the orchestra is playing out of tune. Misalignment in the musculoskeletal system is frequently the root cause of chronic pain and the resulting poor posture.
Health
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Bargain hunter: 11 wellness deals to save you money on workouts, supplements and gadgets

January might be coming to a close, but the focus on wellness doesn't have to die with it. If anything, it's a good time to check in with those 2026 goals and see what you want to prioritise for the rest of the year. To that end, we've gathered some of the best deals we've seen in the past few weeks that will help you tick off every good intention you set this month.
Wellness
Exercise
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

The Case for Becoming a "Movement Generalist"

Variety in physical activities can significantly lower mortality rates and enhance overall health.
Wellness
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Five ideas to elevate fitness and wellness coaching with AI - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

AI human generators can enhance personalized digital fitness by adapting programs, tracking habits, creating engaging content, and balancing efficiency with authenticity without replacing human trainers.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A longevity and sports medicine doctor who completed 15 Ironmans shares his workout routine. It includes a run-commute.

It's the most ubiquitous, effective, totally no-side-effects drug in the world. Exercise is also something Metzl feels is sometimes overlooked in the longevity space, in favor of fancier products. A lot of this stuff we talk about with longevity is not validated, like full-body MRIs and these supplement stacks.
Health
#weight-loss
Wellness
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

People who stay in shape without hitting the gym usually share these 8 simple daily routines - Silicon Canals

Sustainable daily movement and simple routines integrated into everyday life maintain fitness and vitality more effectively than intense gym-focused workouts.
Wellness
fromScience of Running
5 months ago

Recovery Demystified: Focus on What Really Works

Prioritize simple recovery fundamentals—sleep, hydration, nutrition, and social support—and use advanced tools only to supplement, not replace, these basics.
fromScience of Running
2 months ago

Fit and Fast: Achieving Robustness in Training

In this episode of the On Coaching Podcast, Steve Magness and Jon Marcus discuss the concept of 'fit but flat,' exploring the phenomenon where athletes excel in metabolic fitness but fail to perform competitively due to a lack of neuromuscular coordination. Using examples like middle-distance runner Ingram Brion, the hosts delve into how metabolic training alone can lead to race failures.
Running
fromStrength Running
1 month ago

Cross Training and Running: How to Add Other Sports to Your Training - Strength Running

Cross training and running go together like peanut butter and jelly. If you build it into your schedule intentionally, strategically, and with a clear understanding of what you're trying to accomplish, you'll thrive. Megan makes the case that cross-training serves runners for several distinct reasons, and the right reason for you will shape how you approach it.
Running
Running
fromScience of Running
6 months ago

Coaching the New Runner. Part 2: Individuals

Coach runners from the start by combining structured training, mental skills, and educational resources to develop performance under pressure.
Running
fromScience of Running
9 months ago

Keeping Training Fresh: Science, Methods, and Strategies

Consistent, simple, repetitive training actions over time build capacity and performance; coaches should emphasize small milestones, celebrate progress, and create environments valuing steady effort.
Exercise
fromScienceDaily
1 month ago

Scientists found a surprising way to make exercise work better

A ketogenic diet high in fat helps normalize blood sugar and dramatically improves muscle oxygen utilization and endurance response to exercise.
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

What's the Point of Chasing a Plank PR?

It's just what it looks like: I time my planks then file them away, determined to last a little longer tomorrow. And sometimes I do, for several days in a row, then one day I'll collapse nearly a minute short of my personal best. I'll pound the mat like Charlton Heston at the end of Planet of the Apes, then I'll get myself together - you've got to stay cool at Equinox - and move on with my day.
Exercise
Exercise
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Do You Have Difficulty Sustaining Your Exercise Program?

Internal motivation and enjoyment sustain long-term exercise participation, while external pressures undermine commitment and create negative associations with fitness.
Exercise
fromWIRED
2 months ago

If You're Building a Home Gym, Start With Dumbbells and a Yoga Mat

Simple home strength training preserves functional ability and lowers disease risk, enabling active independence as people age.
Exercise
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

The Flexible Fitness App That Works Around Your Calendar

FitFusion provides over 1,000 on-demand workouts, flexible instructor options, progress tracking, and cross-device streaming to help busy professionals maintain consistent fitness.
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