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Popularity of combined strength and cardio training is boosted by group fitness races and events
Why you sweat during a workout, and how to do it safely in the sun
When you sweat, you lose water and electrolytes
Seventeen of the best exercises personal trainers recommend
Whether beginners, enthusiasts, desk-bound, young or old, we all need to move more. Fitness experts share their single key exercise
It was an era of body-moralising in Ireland, when obesity was a personal failure
In a culture that treats bodies as projects to be improved, the idea of simply caring for them feels almost radical
‘My son spends hours gaming and on YouTube. He has become slightly overweight and I am worried’
I am worried that my older son will suffer because we do not have the bandwidth to make sure he is getting what he needs
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When the technology of 19th-century prisons is sold to us as healthful, it’s worth asking some questions
Exercising five minutes more and sitting 30 minutes less every day could help people live longer
New research highlights the potential benefits of making tiny lifestyle changes
Can exercising in cold weather increase your injury risk?
Exposure to frosty conditions can stiffen muscles and joints, making it challenging to move fluidly
How wearing a face mask affects the impact of exercise
Growing evidence that face coverings while exercising can restrict breathing and elevate heart rate
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