Fitness watch: Exercise could be an effective treatment for those with more than one chronic issues

Hundreds of millions of people of all ages worldwide live with two or more chronic conditions – commonly defined as multimorbidity.

Søren T. Skou, The Conversation

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Alessio Bricca, The Conversation

· Sep 15, 2020 · 08:09 pm

Fitness watch: Sedentary behaviour is bad for you, so here’s what you should be doing

Those who sit a lot, and had little moderate or vigorous physical activity, have the highest risk of mortality from all causes.

Arthur L. Weltman, The Conversation

· Sep 12, 2020 · 06:00 pm

Fitness watch: A nutritionist explains what works best for weight loss and building muscle

Rather than counting calories, there is a diet that counts macronutrients (fats, carbohydrates, and proteins) found in the foods and drinks we consume.

Emma Kinrade, The Conversation

· Sep 10, 2020 · 01:51 pm

Fitness watch: According to science, a rest day is as important as exercise itself

Several studies have shown that the body needs at least 24 hours to fully replace our muscle’s store of carbohydrates.

Derek Ball, The Conversation

· Sep 03, 2020 · 09:33 am

Fitness watch: Over 65 and planning to go vegan? Here's what you need to be careful of

Our nutritional needs change with different life stages, so people over the age of 65 may need to take more care when opting for a plant-based diet.

Taibat Ibitoye, The Conversation

· Sep 02, 2020 · 12:56 pm

Don’t skip skipping: Here are seven reasons why it is so good for you

Not only is jumping rope a fun, affordable and portable form of exercise, it also has many benefits for our health and fitness.

Lindsay Bottoms, The Conversation

· Aug 28, 2020 · 09:56 am

Fitness watch: Eight simple eating strategies to fuel your body during a pandemic

Whether you find yourself working from home, in quarantine or transitioning back to an office, chances are good that Covid-19 has impacted how you eat.

Julie Lee, The Conversation

· Aug 23, 2020 · 12:34 pm

Fitness watch: Ability, not age should be the factor determining the exercise you do

Research shows exercise training at any age results in positive gains in muscle mass, muscle strength, bone density, and improvements to overall health.

Bradley Elliott, The Conversation

· Aug 09, 2020 · 05:33 pm

Fitness watch: You love exercising but how much is too much?

There is a fine line between getting a good workout and overloading your muscles.

Paul Millington, The Conversation

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Ally Briggs, The Conversation

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Colin Ayre, The Conversation

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Jamie Moseley, The Conversation

· Jul 31, 2020 · 12:30 pm

Fitness watch: AMRAP workouts – ‘as many reps as possible’ – are increasingly popular. Do they help?

There are many different versions of high-intensity workouts; AMRAP is the latest trend.

Matthew Haines, The Conversation

· Jul 26, 2020 · 09:35 am

Fitness watch: Is it better to sit on the floor than on a chair?

Health professionals are increasingly advising that sitting on the floor helps to maintain the natural curvature of the spine.

Nachiappan Chockalingam, The Conversation

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Aoife Healy, The Conversation

· Jul 24, 2020 · 12:37 pm

Fitness watch: Do high-intensity workouts? Be careful of a dangerous condition called rhabdomyolysis

Rhabdo was originally known as “crush syndrome” and was first identified in victims of the London Blitz in the 1940s.

Christopher Gaffney, The Conversation

· Jul 22, 2020 · 09:56 am