We all know physical activity has many health benefits, including for mental health. It helps manage stress, ease joint or back pain, and boost energy levels.
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The science is clear: resistance training is crucial to ageing well. Lifting weights (or doing bodyweight exercises like lunges, squats or push-ups) can help you live independently for longer, make your bones stronger, reduce your risk of diseases such as diabetes, and may even improve your sleep and mental health.
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The dreaded cold and flu season is upon us, and it can quickly take many enthusiastic exercisers off course.
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Pilates is an accessible and inclusive workout.
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Maintaining a clean and organised home doesn’t just enhance your living space; it can also contribute to your physical fitness.
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Pilates has long been regarded as one of the most versatile and effective workouts for promoting overall wellbeing.
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Discover a holistic approach to wellness with these eight yoga poses, carefully curated to harmonise your mind, body, and breath.
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One of TikTok’s latest health trends is the the “30-30-30” method. This involves eating 30g protein within 30 minutes of waking up – shortly followed by 30 minutes of low to moderate-intensity cardio.
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Running is a great form of exercise that has numerous benefits for our health.
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In a study conducted by Cambridge University involving 334,000 participants, researchers discovered that just 20 minutes of walking each day can significantly prolong life.
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Kundalini Yoga is a holistic practice that aims to awaken the dormant kundalini energy located at the base of the spine. This particular set of exercises is ideal for beginners and especially beneficial for individuals with back problems or those who spend prolonged periods sitting at a desk.
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Hip-opening stretches are essential for maintaining flexibility and mobility, especially given our modern sedentary lifestyles.
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Weave these simple fitness take-outs into into your workday and you could be getting fitter before you know it!
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Not just great for the environment, cycling is also a fun, simple and effective form of exercise that can help get you in great shape. Here are seven ways biking benefits your health.
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These online workouts require no equipment and are fun to follow along to.
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As someone who started marathon running in mid-life, I know how many aches and pains (and doubts) you can have if you take on the challenge to start running at an older age. But as an orthopaedic surgeon who has replaced thousands of worn-out hips and knees throughout my career, I also know just how much exercise actually helps the joints.
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The days are shorter and getting colder. It’s less appealing to cycle to work, walk after dinner, or wake up early to hit the gym. But we all know daily physical activity is essential for our health and wellbeing.
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A boxing workout offers a comprehensive fitness regimen that enhances cardiovascular health, strength, agility, and coordination.
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Finding time in our busy lives to hit the gym or attend fitness classes can be challenging.
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Yoga can be a highly effective tool for calming your nervous system.
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Do you have a spare 20 minutes? That’s all the time you need each day to help tone and shape your body. Simply follow these easy at-home exercises for great results.
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Transform your exercise with these 16 invigorating movements designed to sculpt stronger legs.
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Studies show that fitness or exercise can curb anxiety in patients dealing with a chronic illness such as heart and circulatory problems, fibromyalgia, arthritis, mental health problems, cancer, and breathing disorders.
The study demonstrates that aerobic exercise has profound effects on brain chemistry and physiology. The behavioural effects of a single exercise “intervention” include improved executive function, enhanced mood and decreased stress levels. The results are a big step toward understanding how the positive impact of exercise may accrue over time to cause long-lasting changes in the brain.
“Exercise interventions are currently being used to help address everything from cognitive impairments in normal ageing, minimal cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease to motor deficits in Parkinson’s disease and mood states in depression,” Suzuki says.
So if you’re serious about keeping your mind healthy and active, it’s worth moving your body too.
Research conducted by Roy Morgan showed that almost three in four New Zealanders doesn’t eat the recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables. Only around one in three Kiwi women and one in five men eat three or more serves of vegetables and two or more serves of fruit each day, the amount recommended by the New Zealand Ministry of Health.
