When you’re exhausted, starting a new exercise routine may sound like a nightmare, but a new study suggests getting active could be the secret to a good night’s sleep. Scientists in China reviewed existing clinical trial data and found that certain forms of exercise, including yoga and jogging, that appeared to help people sleep longer…
One of the most essential elements of working out is making sure to recover properly. The time between exercise days is necessary to prevent injury and fatigue, for muscle growth and repair, and improve how you perform. To help the process, we spoke with Rebecca Stewart, certified personal trainer, sports, nutrition, strength and conditioning specialist,…
AS a new mum, wrapped up in caring for a newborn, exercise if often the last thing on your mind, never mind weight loss. So when researchers said this week that ‘new mums should do two hours of vigorous exercise per week’, it was a little jarring. 13 New mums can get back into exercise…
Hello, readers! My name is Kaitlin Reilly, and I’m here to provide you with a curated list of tips that can help you live your best life this week. And if you’ve already slept through your morning appointment and can’t figure out what time it is, it’s because daylight saving time has begun (so you’d…
A doctor in central China has caused astonishment by losing 25kg in just 42 days before winning a slew of honours in a bodybuilding competition. Wu Tiangen, 31, was the only doctor to take part in the Tianrui Cup Fitness and Bodybuilding Match held in southern Guangdong province in January. Wu, who is 182cm tall…
Sleep and exercise work together like gears in a machine: When one turns smoothly, the other follows suit. Quality sleep supports athletic recovery and performance, while exercise releases useful brain chemicals, lowers stress and can help you fall asleep faster. But for those battling insomnia, the rules can be different; even a small misalignment can…
