'Active recovery' after exercise is supposed to improve performance—but does it really work?
Imagine you have just finished a workout. Your legs are like jelly, your lungs are burning and you just want to collapse on the couch.
Feb 22, 2025
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Human Activities: News and Research on Physical Fitness
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Patient's ability to perform a cardiac stress test offers a critical window on their mortality risk
People who can exercise sufficiently on a treadmill during cardiac stress testing have a lower mortality risk regardless of their overall level of heart disease, a Mount Sinai-led team of researchers has found.
Feb 19, 2025
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Could US-style summer holiday programs boost Aussie kids' health?
As the school year winds up, thousands of Aussie kids are looking forward to the summer holidays. But hand-in hand with this freedom comes an abundance of screentime, unhealthy snacks, and a lack of routine, and it has the ...
Dec 10, 2024
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More physical education in schools could reduce future health care costs
Children have become increasingly inactive over the past two decades, as shown by a long-term study involving 3,500 schoolchildren in Austria. Professor Dr. Jan Wilke, a sports scientist at the University of Bayreuth, was ...
Nov 21, 2024
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Fit kids have better mental and physical health. What's the best way to get them active?
The mental health benefits of exercise for adults are well known, easing depression and reducing anxiety.
Oct 31, 2024
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In sports-mad Australia, new research suggests physical education can be undervalued at school
Sport is a significant part of Australian culture and for many represents national pride and social connection.
Sep 12, 2024
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Can ChatGPT become your new personal trainer?
ChatGPT has already led to many changes across society. People seek help from artificial intelligence for various tasks, including exercise. But can you use it as your personal trainer? An international team of researchers ...
Sep 9, 2024
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People who exercise more may have a lower risk of ALS
Moderate levels of physical activity and fitness may be linked to a reduced risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) later in life, according to a new study published in Neurology. However, the study only found an association ...
Jun 26, 2024
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Family, friends can be more effective health role models than celebrities
Adults in a study who said they looked to a person they knew as role model for good health—such as a friend, relative or health care provider—rather than a celebrity, had greater motivation to reach their health goals. The ...
Jun 25, 2024
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Staying fit boosts kids' mental health
The benefits of physical fitness for kids spill over into their mental health, new research shows.
Apr 30, 2024
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