Fitness watch: Understanding what causes stress in sport and ways in which elite athletes can cope

With training, the response to stress can be changed so that a person reacts positively under pressure.

Jamie Barker, The Conversation

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Andrew Wilkinson, The Conversation

· Jul 17, 2021 · 08:15 am

Fitness watch: Recovery, avoiding soreness, preventing injuries – why a good cool-down is essential

A cool-down session after working out is important for elite athletes as well as those doing exercises on a regular basis. Neglecting it could cause injuries.

Vinayakk Mohanarangan

· Jul 15, 2021 · 07:41 pm

Fitness watch: Should fat be part of your diet or not?

For a long time, people were told to stay well away from fat entirely. But lately, it seems to be back on the table.

Duane Mellor, The Conversation

· Jul 08, 2021 · 02:30 pm

Fitness watch: Worried about poor sleep leading to poorer health? Exercise will help offset damage

Even if you haven’t been able to improve your sleep, you can still offset some of the health harms by doing enough exercise.

Bo-Huei Huang, The Conversation

· Jul 05, 2021 · 09:34 pm

Fitness watch: What causes the ‘heart block’ in endurance athletes

There are many different types of arrhythmias, but heart block is one of the most common arrhythmias endurance athletes develop.

Alicia D’Souza, The Conversation

· Jul 01, 2021 · 12:30 pm

Fitness watch: MMA, combat sports illustrate the dangers of extreme weight cutting

Despite the widely held beliefs of athletes and coaches, there’s evidence showing that extreme weight loss may actually hamper performance.

Christopher Kirk, The Conversation

· Jun 24, 2021 · 09:30 pm

Fitness watch: Don’t like exercising in a gym? Try a hiking workout instead

Hiking is not only a great way to get outside in nature, it also has plenty of physical and mental health benefits for those who take part.

Lindsay Bottoms, The Conversation

· Jun 20, 2021 · 06:30 pm

Fitness Watch: How exercise keeps your brain healthy and protects it against depression and anxiety

Arash Javanbakht, The Conversation

· Jun 09, 2021 · 03:31 pm

Fitness watch: Walking has clear health benefits across age groups – here are factors to consider

As a way of adding physical activity into your life, walking has many advantages. But it’s not a magic cure for everything.

Bradley Elliott, The Conversation

· Jun 02, 2021 · 03:27 pm

Fitness watch: Don’t like exercise? A hot bath or a sauna may offer similar health benefits

Research shows that bathing in a sauna or hot tub are alternative options for those who are either unwilling or unable to take part in enough exercise.

Charles James Steward, The Conversation

· May 27, 2021 · 02:30 pm

Fitness watch: Why F1 is one of the toughest sports in the world

Quite simply F1 is not just about driving, this is one of the most physically and mentally demanding sports on the planet.

Dan Gordon, The Conversation

· May 25, 2021 · 04:14 pm

Fitness watch: If you sit all day, then here’s why thirty minutes’ daily exercise isn’t enough

The right balance of time spent exercising and moving may counteract the negatives of sitting.

Keith Diaz, The Conversation

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Sebastien Chastin, The Conversation

· May 20, 2021 · 04:00 pm