FITNESS
How to start exercising regularly from scratch, by someone who did it
“Making this simple change in my fitness routine helped me improve my 5k time in two weeks”
If, like me, you fell in love with walking during the pandemic, you’ll know how good a simple stroll can make you feel. It also offers an impressive list of health benefits – studies have shown that low-impact steady-state cardio (of which walking is one form) can benefit heart health and help to prevent high blood pressure. But can walking make you a better runner? It’s a question I’ve been asking myself a lot recently. You see, during the pandemic, my mum and I both started running for the ver
“I finally managed a full press-up after doing this 8-week workout plan”
“What walking every day during the Christmas break taught me about my mental health”
Maintaining a workout routine isn’t just good for your fitness – it could help you get things done
We live in a world full of distractions. From text messages and emails to voice notes and social media notifications, staying on track isn’t always easy. But aside from moving to a cabin in the middle of nowhere or throwing all your digital devices away, what can you do to help yourself focus more easily? According to a new study, the answer could lie in your exercise routine. The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Psychology Of Sport And Exercise, found that people who maintain a reg
4 ways that listening to music actually improves your workout
Whether we’re going for a run, doing some strength training or taking a gym class, one thing’s for certain: music makes working out easier. We all have that go-to playlist or album which gets us in the mindset for exercise: after all, it’s no secret that listening to music during a workout helps us to feel more motivated and pumped to get moving. But understanding why music makes us feel this way – and the other benefits listening to something during a workout can provide – is something we’re le
