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Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Is it true that it's harder for women to build muscle than men?

Men and women can follow the same resistance training principles and expect similar muscle-building progress, despite physiological differences.
Health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Navigating the Perils of Flat Feet

Flat feet can be congenital or acquired, affecting health and quality of life, with treatment typically being conservative.
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.
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.
#b-cells
Science
fromNature
1 week 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.
Science
fromNature
1 week 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.
Running
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

The Psychological Side of Sports Injury Recovery

Sports injuries significantly impact mental health, requiring attention to emotional recovery alongside physical healing.
#physical-activity
Exercise
fromScienceDaily
5 hours ago

This one change to your exercise routine could add years to your life

Variety in physical activity, not just volume, is crucial for extending lifespan.
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.
Wearables
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Iron Woman! I tested an exoskeleton - can it turn me into an athlete?

The Ascentiz H+K exoskeleton enhances physical performance for active users, providing support for activities like running and climbing.
Medicine
fromNature
4 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.
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.
#fitness
fromInsideHook
3 days ago
Exercise

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.
fromThe Manual
3 weeks ago
Running

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.
Exercise
fromInsideHook
3 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.
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
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
Boston Red Sox
fromMLB Trade Rumors
2 weeks ago

Cody Bolton To Undergo Imaging For Mid-Back Tightness

Cody Bolton's spot in the Astros rotation is in jeopardy due to mid-back tightness, requiring further imaging and possibly an injured list stint.
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.
fromhttps://amplify.upworthy.com
6 days ago

Her boyfriend convinced doctors to call her in for an X-ray after her broken wrist exam - then a tiny detail on one finger stopped her cold

Wright explained his plan to the clinic staff, and after some discussion, they agreed to help him carry it out during her appointment.
Medicine
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.
Exercise
fromMen's Journal
1 week ago

This Common Home Office Mistake Is Causing Joint Pain, Experts Say

Poor home office ergonomics lead to neck, wrist, and back pain during remote work.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 weeks ago

body agency and the ways wearable devices let people regain control of their physical forms

Body agency is a power returned after an incident took it away from the user's physical form, and some wearable devices and technologies have this exact goal in mind.
Wearables
France news
fromJezebel
1 month ago

This is Why We Shouldn't Go on Runs

Strava's GPS tracking can inadvertently reveal sensitive military locations, as demonstrated by a French officer's run on the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier.
#hip-efficiency
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.
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.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Cycling, crystals and cutting-edge science: the secrets of Hodgkinson and Hunter Bell's success

Keely Hodgkinson and Georgia Hunter Bell's success at the World Indoor Championships inspires hope for increased youth participation in athletics, especially among girls.
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.
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
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

In a world built for sitting, here's how to stay active even when stuck inside

Modern life centers on prolonged sitting, but brief movement breaks—two five-minute activities daily—can interrupt sedentary habits and improve physical and mental well-being.
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.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

We Strapped on Exoskeletons and Raced. There's One Clear Winner

An exoskeleton is a relatively new class of wearable device designed to enhance, support, or assist human movement, strength, posture, or even physical activity. The main piece goes around your waist like a belt, and from it, a pair of hinged, mechanized splints extend down over the hips to strap onto each thigh, where they provide some robotic assistance to normal movements like walking, running, or squatting.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

5 gentle exercises perfect for people who haven't worked out in years - Silicon Canals

Easing back into fitness through gentle, consistent movements and mindfulness rebuilds foundation, confidence, and sustainable habit without intense workouts.
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
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
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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Want to get stronger? Start with these 6 muscle-building exercises

Prioritize a small set of multi-joint compound exercises and perform them consistently to efficiently build muscle, strength, and improve related health measures.
Education
fromScience of Running
2 months ago

Training the Brain and Body: A discussion on the dynamics of physiology and neurology.

Effective coaching balances physiological and neurological understanding, values being 'good enough', emphasizes flexibility over rigid optimization, and tailors approaches to diverse athlete types.
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
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
1 month ago

6 Dryland Bodyweight Exercises That Will Improve Your Skiing Experience

Fundamental exercises targeting single-leg stability, lateral movement, and ski-specific muscle activation provide greater training benefits than complex advanced movements for skiers of all levels.
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.
fromNature
2 months ago

Exercise rewires the brain - boosting the body's endurance

Betley and his colleagues were curious about what happens in the brain as people get stronger through exercise. They decided to focus on the ventromedial hypothalamus, a brain region that regulates appetite and blood sugar. The team then zeroed in on a group of neurons in that region that produce a protein called steroidogenic factor 1 (SF1), which is known to play a part in regulating metabolism. A previous study found that the deletion of the gene that codes for SF1 impairs endurance in mice.
Science
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Four Strategies That Improve Pain and Athletic Performance

You feel an unpleasant sensation - like a sinking feeling of anxiety in your stomach as the game begins, and you think, "I'm anxious. Here we go again. I'm about to blow it." You feel your pain increasing, and the thoughts churn: "Great. I'll probably miss a whole week of work." Imagined catastrophes fill your mind. Manage these thoughts with the 3 C's: Catch it, Check it, and Change it.
Mindfulness
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
Medicine
fromScienceDaily
2 months ago

This discovery could let bones benefit from exercise without moving

A protein acts as an internal exercise sensor, converting movement into bone growth and enabling drugs to mimic exercise to prevent bone loss.
Health
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

The hidden cost of a bad chair

Office workers experience musculoskeletal disorders at high rates due to poor ergonomic conditions, with over 80% reporting symptoms in at least one body region, primarily affecting the neck, lower back, and shoulders.
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
Medicine
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

What Years of Typing and Texting Do to Your Hands

Frequent, prolonged typing and phone use can strain flexor tendons, increasing risk of carpal tunnel and other repetitive-use nerve injuries.
Running
fromiRunFar
2 months ago

Running and Aging: Mixing it Up

Older runners can overcome motivation loss by cross-training, stepping outside comfort zones, and taking focused running vacations to renew enthusiasm and performance.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The best movement is the next movement': how to really look after your lower back

Most lower back pain arises from muscle spasm–triggered nerve sensitisation rather than major structural damage; prevention through regular movement is easier than treatment.
Health
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Why your balance gets worse after 55 and the simple exercise that reverses it - Silicon Canals

Balance declines after 55 from inner-ear, vision, proprioception deterioration and muscle loss, but a simple exercise can significantly restore stability without equipment.
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
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.
Running
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

A Workout Hidden in the Middle of the Workday

Lunchtime running ('runching') has surged as hybrid work and a broader running boom make midday runs a common daily routine for many urban workers.
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
3 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
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Video: How Weight Lifting Took Over America

Weight lifting evolved from a stigmatized fringe practice into a mainstream American fitness and cultural phenomenon embraced widely across society.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

People who stayed physically active into their 80s share these 7 movement habits they started before it became trendy - Silicon Canals

It got me thinking. While everyone's obsessing over the latest fitness trends and biohacking protocols, these folks have been consistently moving their bodies for decades. No fancy equipment, no Instagram-worthy routines, just simple habits they picked up long before movement became a multibillion-dollar industry. So I started asking around, digging into research, and talking to people who've stayed active well into their golden years. What I found wasn't revolutionary or complicated. It was refreshingly simple.
Exercise
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
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.
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