Strength training at home
Although I manage quite a bit of yoga and go for the occasional run (when I “run” out of excuses), I’ve been thinking about attempting some weight training at home. …
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Health risks at the gym
Having been inspired to run next year’s 10k in my home town, my thoughts are turning to my cardiovascular fitness. It’s not great. And my opportunities for running are limited …
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How I lost 20 points from my blood pressure and ate loads of cake
It all started about two years ago. I won’t say three years ago as that was when I went for my NHS Health Check. I ignored the results, which said …
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Fitness crucial for healthy blood pressure
Most people are aware that keeping fit can benefit the heart, keep extra pounds at bay, and strengthen our muscles. New research is discovering further health benefits all the time. …
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Vegetable-rich diet lowers fatigue in multiple sclerosis patients by raising good cholesterol
Higher levels of blood high-density lipoprotein (HDL) — or good cholesterol — may improve fatigue in multiple sclerosis patients, according to a new University at Buffalo-led study. The pilot study, …
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Sporting heroes beating asthma
Many people do not like to participate in sport because of problems with asthma. However, the example of many of Britain’s Olympic heroes – including Tour de France winner and Gold …
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Zumba good for all ages
It’s not something I have personally experimented with, but Zumba, the dance fitness craze, has clearly taken off in a big way. Created in the 1990s by a Colombian dancer, …
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The Glorious Second Mile
Last year I wrote about getting beyond the second mile. I forgot the wonder of actually doing the second mile. This year I’ve been struggling to get beyond a single …
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Gym reluctance among women
Large numbers of women are avoiding the gym due to fears of being judged, and hence missing out on its health benefits, according to a new survey. This feeling is …
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Marathon app to make a race-long video
A new app for marathon runners will be put to the test this weekend. The app aims to create video films of individual runners’ race – using videos collected by …
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Why casual swimmers may not be as safe as they think
Every summer sees a spate of drownings – often in popular local swimming spots. Now a new study may help explain why some of those jumping into the water should …
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The leisurely laggard’s guide to the Dart 10k
When I entered the Dart 10k in 2014 my aim was to finish last. That is to say I wanted to finish – and fully expected to be among the last to …
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