Fitness
How low should your squat go?
The depth of your squat can vary based on individual biomechanics, flexibility and strength.
When workout music is too loud
The increasing music volume in fitness classes is putting participants at risk of hearing loss.
Performing Pilates with heat from Japanese Hinoki wood
This science-backed, Japanese-designed environment focuses on physical results, stress relief and recovery.
Avoid massaging those sore muscles
They don't help to relieve the pain, and might indeed make it worse.
Short bursts of daily exercise ‘could slash risk of major diseases’
Short bursts of exercise that last a few minutes a day – such as running for the bus – could slash the risk of conditions like arthritis, heart disease and dementia, a study suggests.
Waking up to radio-guided exercise
This national programme in Japan has been going on for nearly a century.
Hyrox: The new fitness race craze everyone can join
This hybrid event is a rapidly growing global fitness racing phenomenon designed for everyday athletes.
Should you sync your exercise time to your chronotype?
Whether an early bird or night owl, it might make sense to coordinate your workout time to your chronotype for the best results.
This is what happens when you run a marathon
Your body is obviously physically stressed when you do long-distance running.
Updated strength training guidelines: keep it simple and consistent
Any amount of resistance training can improve strength, muscle size, power and physical function.
