When it comes to aches and injuries, the human back sometimes seems to be in a category of its own. It doesn’t take much; just lying in bed slightly wrong or standing not quite right can be enough to end up in agony. What causes all this pain, and is there anything you can do […]
You clip a fitness tracker around your waist. You strap it around your wrist, either as a watch or a bracelet. What you probably haven’t done, at least before discovering the Oura Ring Generation 3, is slide it on your finger. This might be a more elegant way to wear a fitness tracker, but the
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Whether you like to run, pump iron in the gym, or swim the length of the pool, and whether you’re a boxer or a dancer, you’ve probably been told warming up is important. You’ve probably also been guilty of rushing or even skipping your warmup every now and then. It can be tempting to just
We talk a lot about all the things you need to do to improve your health and extend your longevity, but we don’t often mention breathing. After all, that’s something that most of us do automatically. If you meditate regularly, though, whether on its own or as part of yoga or martial arts, you’ll know
Most forms of exercise come with physical and mental benefits, and boxing is no exception. It’s training for your brain, potentially boosting your mood and self-confidence at the same time. There’s a reason humans have been enjoying this sport throughout our history. Boxing is one of the simplest forms of exercise. It may generally involve
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When we talk about exercise, we often hasten to tell you that it doesn’t have to be too strenuous. In fact, if you haven’t done a lot of exercise recently, we positively recommend starting slow. You don’t have to be running full speed to experience all sorts of benefits. Let’s look at what you can
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Wearable fitness trackers are one of the big things of the current wellness movement, and among those trackers, Fitbit is a big name. It’s constantly putting out new watches and other devices to help you monitor various indicators of fitness. So where exactly does the Versa 4 fit among the ranks? In many ways, the
No matter how fancy modern science becomes, one of the most important factors affecting our longevity will always be exercise. Of course, types of exercise vary widely, and it can be pretty hard to find a type that doesn’t just improve our health but is also enjoyable. Swimming is one of the most popular types
If you’re an evolutionary biologist, adaptation probably has a very specific meaning to you. In the exercise context, however, it’s something a little different. It’s about how your body reacts to the stress you put it under during your session. If you want to be effective in your training and recovery, you need to understand
I’ve talked before about how recovery can’t just be a physical thing and how you have to think about your mind’s well-being, too. I’ve even talked about some techniques you can use to heal mentally. If it’s something you have trouble with, or if you’re facing a particularly challenging psychological hurdle, there is a whole
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