If you have knee, hip or joint pain or mobility issues that make it difficult to stay active, or you despise sitting all day, one of the best ways to expel extra energy is to use a low-impact seated elliptical. Government studies show this, by the way. These little devices work like recumbent bikes, letting…
CMF, the budget-friendly sub-brand from , has announced its latest . Billed by its maker as the ideal entry-level fitness watch, the $99 is the most advanced wearable to date, promising updated health tracking and various built-in AI coaching features. The Watch 3 Pro introduces dual-band GPS, which should make its route tracking more accurate,…
Register at YourHappyPace.ie and access six-weeks of coaching to run – with walkers and volunteers also welcome Now he wants anyone struggling with fitness or isolation to sign up for free Parkrun coaching to improve their physical and mental health. Gillick (42), from Ballinteer, south Dublin, experienced depression after he retired from elite athletics 11…
DEAR ERIC: I use the exercise room in my apartment. So does a neighbor who has a body odor so strong that when he is there – or has been there in the previous few hours – I open the window, turn on the fan, prop the door open and wear a mask. There is…
Richard Sagredo Walking just slightly faster helps older people stay active for longer, and stave off frailty. Taking just 14 steps per minute more than their usual pace led to “meaningful” improvements in physical well-being for seniors who were frail or at risk of becoming frail, according to new findings. The research team explained that…
However, like other fitness trends, strength training comes with its own set of injuries. ACC data – and numerous interviews with physiotherapists and osteopaths – show that Towes is not alone in her shoulder injury. It’s the second most common gym or weight-lifting injury behind lower back injuries. In 2015, ACC reported about 24,000 shoulder…
If you’re looking to pause time, we’ve got good news — when it comes to biological aging, that’s the aging process that happens inside your cells, sweating can help. Specifically, sweating due to high-impact exercise, which can lower your biological age by nearly a decade, according to researchers. The study, conducted at Brigham Young University…
Ever since a nasty concussion stopped me playing rugby when I was 18, I struggled to exercise regularly. I tried plenty of workouts, dabbling in everything from CrossFit to Zumba. While some were more enjoyable than others, I hadn’t found a way to keep a consistent, disciplined regime without it feeling like a chore. I’m…
Most sportswear brands thrive on hustle culture. They tell you to run, sprint, lift, hustle, build a community, go big or go home. The messaging is relentless: win at all costs. Lotto wants you to relax. The 52-year-old Italian brand, known globally for footwear and apparel, is relaunching in India with a refreshing proposition: fitness…
Most runners want to get faster. But while it’s tempting to chase VO₂ max numbers or work toward building mad mileage, there’s another piece of the puzzle that doesn’t get as much attention: running economy. We’re here to explain what it is, why it matters more than most runners realize and how you can train…
