Calories burned per hour is a good measure of how intense a particular exercise is. So, what are some of the best ways to burn the most calories in an hour?
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Hula hooping has been around for decades. But while it was simply a cool party trick in the 1950s, it’s recently emerged as a new fitness fad. Our columnist thinks she’ll be a natural…
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The craze for HIIPA has health & exercise professionals talking – but can this trend towards incidental exercise ever be as good as a dedicated work-out? Our columnist Cat Rodie gives it a go to find out.
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It’s truly never too late to begin exercising. New research suggests that increasing activity in your 40s and 50s lowers risk […]
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Older people benefit hugely from resistance exercises, says new research. But, where do you start? A study by researchers at the […]
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Lifting weights – or resistance training – for less than an hour a week may reduce your risk for a […]
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Researchers have made the surprising discovery that the number of calories people burn while at rest changes with the time […]
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5 health and fitness trends to watch as we head into 2019. In 2018, we saw the resurgence of boxing, […]
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We are designed to be attracted to lazy behaviour – that couch potato life – so just how do we […]
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More than a quarter of the world’s people are not doing enough exercise – particularly women. A new World Health […]
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Playing favourite sounds makes you feel less tired and the workout goes quicker. Bumping your playlist when you’re on the […]
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It doesn’t seem long ago that the exercise message was all about getting your heart rate up, and keeping it up for an extended period. In recent times the move has been more towards short fast workouts, where these slower burn workouts seem to becoming more popular – so which is best?
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Injured Australian Army member, Jarrod Kent, overcomes his debilitating injuries by using exercise and the Invictus Games as his inspiration. […]
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Working out should be exciting but for many, finding the motivation to even put on exercise clothes seems near impossible.
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The benefits of physical activity and exercise far outweigh the risks of injury; however, accidents happen.
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Being a mum means life is busier than ever with school runs, feeding and playing with the kids, so it’s understandable […]
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Revamp your fitness and health regime with these four expert weight loss tips you need to try.
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Solving the ‘globesity’ crisis will need action from governments.
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Three tips to help you adapt to the seasons for better health.
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Do you suffer from diabetes? There’s one thing you could be doing that is essential for avoiding diabetes.
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Get the most out of cycling this Bike Month with these easy ways to protect your back and promote safety.
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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.