The body in motion
Fitness
Programs, exercise science, recovery: moving intelligently according to your age, level, and goals.
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Strength training for women: debunking the myths
Women benefit as much as men from strength training: bone mass, metabolism, confidence. Let's deconstruct misconceptions.
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Starting to run: the 0 to 5 km program
A progressive 8-week program to go from couch to 5 km continuous, without injury or discouragement.
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Osteoarthritis: Movement Is Medicine
Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease, but the old advice to 'rest the joint' is wrong.
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Brisk walking: the most underrated exercise
Thirty minutes a day changes blood pressure, blood sugar and mood.
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Stretching before or after exercise: what works
Long holds before effort can reduce power; save them for the cool-down.
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Muscle recovery: what actually helps
Ice baths, massage guns and compression have their place, but the basics do more.
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Rotator cuff tendinopathy: shoulder pain when you lift your arm
Why the tendon degenerates rather than simply becoming inflamed, and why exercise beats rest.
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Ankle sprain: treat it properly the first time
What is actually torn, why POLICE replaced RICE, and the balance training that prevents recurrence.