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08 May 2025
Exercise can counter the detrimental effects of cancer and its treatment, according to an umbrella
Walking 10,000 steps daily confirmed to reduce health risks of inactivity, say Australian scientists
26 Jun 2024
A new study by the University of Sydney is one of the first to objectively
07 May 2024
Having good levels of cardiorespiratory fitness cuts disease and premature death by 11 to 17
09 Mar 2024
Research by the University of Sydney is the first to objectively measure whether daily steps
20 Nov 2023
Physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than counselling or leading medications when it comes
27 Jul 2023
Many turn to cardio to keep their blood pressure healthy, however, new research from the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
30 Mar 2023
Physical activity should be a “mainstay approach” for doctors treating patients with depression, anxiety and
02 Mar 2022
Spending just 30-60 minutes a week on muscle strengthening exercises can significantly reduce the risk
14 Feb 2022
Ground-breaking research has shown that cancer patients who followed a course of exercise ahead of
13 Jul 2021
A new study claims that being physically active for 30 minutes a day, five days
14 Apr 2021
Lack of exercise is a major cause of death from COVID-19, according to new research,
18 Feb 2019
High intensity interval training (HIIT) is a more effective way to lose weight than longer,
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
19 Dec 2018
A new study has suggested that exercise could be as good at drugs at reducing
03 Aug 2017
Golf spectators walk more than 11,500 steps while watching the sport, according to a survey,
12 Sep 2016
A study by the University of Sydney in Australia could give people another reason to
11 Apr 2016
Beginning an exercise intervention programme with motivational interviewing to ease inactive clients into the idea
26 Jan 2016
The government must take bold steps to make inroads in tackling Britain’s burgeoning childhood obesity
04 Aug 2015
Just a small amount of exercise each day can have a significant impact on the
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
02 Jun 2015
Office workers should be on their feet for a minimum of two hours daily during
21 May 2015
Just 30 minutes of physical activity, of light or vigorous intensity, six days a week
23 Apr 2015
ukactive CEO David Stalker has warned of the dangers of focusing public health policy solely
16 Mar 2015
Walking groups have good adherence and can reduce blood pressure, risk of depression, cholesterol and
16 Feb 2015
David Cameron has outlined plans for tough new measures that could see obese people on
13 Feb 2015
The weak evidence base underpinning the effectiveness of exercise as medicine is holding the physical
10 Dec 2013
An editorial in the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) has highlighted a lack of
08 Mar 2013
New research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reveals short bouts of moderately
02 Nov 2010
Physical fitness can help curb the frequency and severity of colds, according to new research.
23 Apr 2004
Practising martial arts could be a better way for middle-aged people to boost all round
31 Jul 2001
Schoolgirls who avoid exercise are more at risk of becoming obese adults, according to a
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Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
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Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
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Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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