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Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2021
Check it out to see what's new and different for the next 12 months.
'Fat but fit' is a myth when it comes to heart health, new study shows
The negative effects of excess body fat on heart health can't be cancelled out by maintaining an active lifestyle, according to new research.
14/02/2021
CDC Recommends Steps To Prevent COVID-19 Spread At Gyms
The recommendations, which were included in reports detailing COVID-19 outbreaks at health clubs over the summer, include measures many gyms are now taking, such as mask wearing, better ventilation and distancing of equipment and members.
30/03/2021
Is it safe to go back to the gym?
5 Things to Remember When Returning to the Gym After COVID-19.
02/09/2020
Warming up isn’t optional, it’s optimal
You might be surprised at how helpful this is, it was out of fashion for a while but we still believe that it's an important part of your workout.
06/07/2020
Should people wear a face mask during exercise?
Facemasks can reduce the spread of disease including COVID-19, but should you wear one during exercise?
30/06/2020
Cardiovascular exercise & improved memory
Researchers at UT Southwestern noted a 47 per cent increase in blood flow to regions associated with memory.
04/06/2020
The 15 Biggest Exercise Myths
It can be difficult to keep up a workout regime. New year’s resolutions are quickly set aside despite our best intentions.
20/05/2020
5 exercises to offset too much sitting
Maybe you're working from home or you're in forced isolation or you've been let go - don't let this current normal play havoc with your body, especially your joints and your posture.
20/05/2020
Worldwide survey of fitness trends for 2020
ACSM’s annual survey of worldwide fitness trends is now in its 14th year. Get advanced insight into what's in store for you this year!
31/12/2019
Why your brain needs exercise
The evolutionary history of humans explains why physical activity is important for brain health
21/12/2019
Yoga is good for the brain
A review of the science finds evidence that yoga enhances many of the same brain structures and functions that benefit from aerobic exercise.
13/12/2019
Try these probiotic foods
Try these probiotic foods instead of Yakult for better gut health
16/09/2019
Exercise makes you happier than money!
Researchers at Yale and Oxford may say exercise is more important to your mental health than your economic status
10/08/2019
Ultra-processed food linked to early death
Ultra-processed foods - such as chicken nuggets, ice cream and breakfast cereals - have been linked to early death and poor health, scientists say.
11/06/2019
Yoga: why every guy should do it!
Here are 5 reasons you should sign up for that yoga class—and make it a regular part of your workout routine, too
19/03/2019
The lifesaving food 90% aren’t eating enough of
Fibre - it's not the sexiest thing in the world but a major study has been investigating how much fibre we really need to be eating and found there are huge health benefits.
17/01/2019
Hot fitness trends for 2019!
Fitness trends to think about this year
08/01/2019
What happens if you don’t exercise
Not exercising is worse for your health than smoking, diabetes and heart disease a study reveals
01/11/2018
The link between nutrition & mental health
Watch Nikki Hart, nationally renown dietitian and nutritionist, discuss the mental benefits of good nutrition
10/10/2018
Preventing muscle loss as we age
“Use it or lose it.” I’m sure you’re familiar with this advice. And I hope you’ve been following it.
23/09/2018
Beware bad fitness science
Watch your step: why the 10,000 daily goal is built on bad science
06/09/2018
Long-term health risks from the ketogenic diet
"No one should be doing the ketogenic diet," says top U.S. cardiologist
05/09/2018
Six to eight hours of sleep best for the heart
26/08/2018
Eat carbs moderately and live longer
23/08/2018
Water: do you drink enough?
24/07/2018
These 5 habits literally add years to your life
Harvard researchers studied the lives of 123,219 men and women over 3 decades, to learn exactly how much extra time good habits can add to your life.
18/06/2018
Why plant protein is better for you than animal protein
Study after study shows that meat as a protein source just isn’t that healthy. It’s far better to get that necessary protein from plants.
17/07/2018
Hot fitness tends for 2018
This annual survey of worldwide fitness trends is now in its 12th year and sees a shuffling of what's hot for this year and promotes Group Fitness towards the most popular!
05/01/2018
The biggest reason you gain weight as you age has nothing to do with your metabolism
Most weight gain that happens in midlife isn't the result of a slower metabolism, rather it comes down to a simple but changeable truth: As we get older, we get less and less active.
15/12/2017
New study confirms that coconut oil is alarmingly high in saturated fat
Coconut oil, it turns out, is not the health food people think it is. “You can put it on your body, but don’t put it in your body.”
20/17/2017
Why weight training is ridiculously good for you
We now recognise it as a seminal part of general health and well-being at all ages
12/07/2017
Too much sitting, too little exercise may accelerate biological aging
Older women with low physical activity and 10 hours of daily sit time had even 'older' cells
09/03/2017
Hot fitness trends for 2017!
It's that time of the year again - let's see what's going to be coming our way this year!
31/122016
The healthiest people in the world eat a lot of carbs
Japanese people are, as a whole, very healthy: the reason for Japan’s superior health? Their grain-heavy, high-carb diet.
30/11/2016
How much protein do you actually need?
Incredibly effective marketing means Americans are eating a lot more protein than they actually need
09/09/2016
7 Things That Happen When You Stop Eating Meat
People go plant-based for lots of reasons - for inspiration, check out these benefits you can expect
26/04/2016
Fitness trackers reveal the damaging pitfalls of the modern approach to self-improvement
This technology can take a dark turn if it ends up enabling an unhealthy preoccupation with fitness and weight.
16/03/2016
The final nail in the coffin for BMI?
08/02/2016
Study: HIIT no more effective than steady-state cardio for new exercisers
A study commissioned by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) found that HIIT is no more effective than steady-state cardio exercise for sedentary people new to exercise, and may actually turn these people off.
03/02/2016
Why your muscles get less sore as you stick with your gym routine
The first time back to the gym after a long break usually results in sore muscles. Fortunately, the return trip a few days later--if it happens--is generally less painful.
11/01/2016
The kid's healthy eating plate
A visual guide to encourage children to eat well and keep moving, created by nutrition experts at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
10/01/2016
Check out what's in your future for 2016!
It's the New Year - so everyone is hyper-motivated to either start afresh or simply up their game.
But for some of us it means taking a fresh look at what's available and trying something new.
31/12/2015
Many yoga poses can be safe even during late stages of pregnancy.
A new study, published recently in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology, provides encouraging results that many yoga poses can be safe even during late stages of pregnancy.
29/12/2015
Coffee might improve your endurance during exercise
Coffee, the world's favorite drug-infused drink, just got slightly more wonderful - if you are an athlete, that is.
27/12/2015
Are kettlebells a good way to train?
They can offer a great bang for your buck when it comes to time spent exercising and quality of results
02/12/2015
Pregnancy workout tips
Stay safe whilst pregnant and continue to enjoy the benifits of staying active for you and your baby!
10/11/2015
How important is water? More than we realise!
Digestive, skin, bladder and kidney problems, fatigue and headache are just some of the adverse effects from not drinking enough water. We need it as much as air we breathe in! It’s not a joke.
01/11/2015
The power of synchronsied movement
In a recent study, it was found that synchronising with others while dancing raised pain tolerance. It also encouraged people to feel closer to others. This is because when we watch someone else do the same thing at the same time as us, our brain ends up with a merged sense of us and them.
27/10/2015
Yes or no. Is salt ok for you?
The science on salt is polarized, a study finds slightly more than half of papers support the idea that salt is bad for your health
18/08/2015
Kettlebells kick butt
Because there are so many fitness fads out there it's often very hard to know which are really effective and those which are not.
23/07/2015
A study was undertaken to understand the factors that positively influence older women to exercise
As older people are less likely to be active, it is important for practitioners and health professionals to understand what stops people who are less active from joining and sticking to long-term exercise plans.
07/05/2015
Choosing the right shoes
You've got so many choices - but how do you get the right shoe for you?
16/03/2015
How much sugar is enough?
World Health Organisation recommends adults should have no more than six teaspoons of sugar a day
05/03/2015
What should you eat post-workout?
Here are six rules to follow, and how to prevent overdoing it, which can cancel out the weight-loss benefits of breaking a sweat
01/02/2015
Do fitness trackers work?
Wearable fitness monitoring has become a $1.15-billion industry
31/12/2014
Do you really need sports drinks?
01/01/2015