Extreme heat makes it especially hard for your body to cool down, so you need to be extra careful if you exercise or play sports when it’s baking outside. Your brain tries to keep your body within a degree or two of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius), and it does so in part by…
Oliver Whalley, 19, has also battled struggles with his mental and physical health to achieve his record-breaking success Oliver Whalley celebrates his powerlifting win at the European Championships in Wroclaw, Poland(Image: Oliver Whalley) A teenager from Longbenton with autism has won a powerlifting title at the European Championships last Thursday. Oliver Whalley, 19, has also…
News Desk 21 June 2025, 10:21 AM IST Governor Ravi shared valuable tips on maintaining the correct posture while doing push-ups Screen grab from the video | ANI Madurai: In a remarkable display of physical fitness and enthusiasm, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi performed 51 push-ups at a grand Yoga event organized by Velammal Educational Trust…
More than just a fad: A UK study found exercisers using smartwatches were ten times more likely to start a programme and seven times more likely to stick with it. By Matthew Cocks and John Moores The hardest part of any workout regime is sticking with it. Around half of those who start an exercise…
Fitness enthusiasts have debated the question for decades: is it better to do cardio before or after lifting weights? Until recently, the answer has largely been down to preference – with some enjoying a jog to warm up before hitting the weights, while others believe lifting first is better for burning fat. But a new…
Australian expert Ben Singh dives into whether wearing compression gear can help improve your performance while exercising. You’ve seen them in every gym: tight black leggings, neon sleeves and even knee-length socks. Compression gear is everywhere, worn by weekend joggers, elite athletes and influencers striking poses mid-squat. But do compression garments actually improve your performance,…
Sitting or lying down for long periods of time could increase your risk of Alzheimer’s despite how much exercise you do overall, a study has suggested. Experts have long recommended 150 minutes of weekly exercise to help combat the health risks of desk-bound jobs and watching television in the evening. But new research, from the Vanderbilt…
Middle-aged men are being bombarded with social media ads for bizarre-looking exercise machines that makers claim can solve everything from poor bedroom performance to frequent urination. The pop-ups on Facebook and Instagram suggest these ‘kegel trainer’ devices – which are held between the thighs and squeezed to strengthen the muscles in the pelvis – will…
Age shouldn’t define your potential (Picture: Getty Images) Running is a popular way to stay fit, at any stage of life. In fact, Fauja Singh was 100-years-old when he became the oldest person to ever run a marathon, having only picked up the sport at the age of 89. That said, how fast and efficiently…
Fitness trackers—from smart watches to rings—are sold as easy ways to monitor heart health. But scientists say some of these devices may be giving dangerously wrong readings. A new review from the University of Washington School of Medicine raised the alarm, finding certain smart devices claiming to track blood pressure often get it wrong. That…
