The Olympic Games are about so much more than where we put a stadium
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The Olympic Games are about so much more than where we put a stadium

This is a rare moment for a host city to invest in the future health and wellbeing of its people,and to project its values on a global stage.

  • byRobyn Littlewood

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Does heat actually speed up recovery or does it just feel good? Well,it depends.

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How fat hidden inside our muscles is ‘critical’ to health outcomes

According to new research,a specific kind of fat plays an important role in our health and the way we age.

  • bySarah Berry
Feeling tense? The best ways to loosen up pesky muscle knots

Feeling tense? The best ways to loosen up pesky muscle knots

Those painful bumps can be tough to ignore. Experts recommend the best way to soothe and prevent knots.

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The exercises you should be doing to lower blood pressure

Experts agree that one of the best way to prevent and lower hypertension is by working out.

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After heart surgery Nick Hudson quit his job at BHP to become a push-up evangelist

After heart surgery Nick Hudson quit his job at BHP to become a push-up evangelist

The former engineer wants to improve mental health around the globe,one push-up at a time.

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The ‘new Tinder’ – or something more? Why run clubs are gaining pace

The ‘new Tinder’ – or something more? Why run clubs are gaining pace

A great way to keep fit and make friends. A panacea for loneliness. A modern-day church. And fun,so fun. No wonder run clubs have exploded post-pandemic.

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What we can learn about longevity from the world’s fastest runners
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What we can learn about longevity from the world’s fastest runners

A new study of remarkable athletes holds clues for all of us about how to have longer and healthier lives.

  • bySarah Berry
To avoid muscle loss as you age,consider picking up the pace

To avoid muscle loss as you age,consider picking up the pace

When done right,adding sprints to a workout can make your body stronger and more resilient.

  • byMichael Venutolo-Mantovani
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Climate change is already affecting the way we exercise. What does the future hold?

Participation in sporting events has never been higher,but rising temperatures means an increasing number of events being cancelled due to extreme weather.

  • bySarah Berry
The five exercises you should do to improve your sex life

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If you want satisfying sex,you’ll likely benefit from moving your body outside the bedroom.

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