Chinese gym offers Porsche for losing 50kg in 3 months, charges US$1,400 entry fee
A Chinese gym has recently launched a controversial weight-loss challenge, offering a luxury car as a reward to…
Exercise can mitigate depression-like behaviors induced by high-fat, high-sugar diets
Researchers led by Professor Yvonne Nolan at University College Cork have identified specific metabolic pathways through which exercise…
Top recommended activity to keep people over 55 fit – it isn’t walking or running | Other | Sport
A study from Harvard Medical School has recommended a new activity for those over the age of 55…
Why are so many people turning their health and fitness efforts into a numbers game?
Emotionally, Dr Elsa Tan noted that there may be a disproportionate amount of guilt and anxiety from missing…
Why ‘Time on Feet’ Is Such a Powerful Measure of Endurance
This story is from Manual, GQ’s flagship newsletter offering useful advice on style, health, and more, four days…
Coros Apex 4 smartwatch now available: Garmin Fenix rival lasts longer than Apple Watch even with GPS activated
Apex 4 : New smartwatch for endurance athletes. (Image source: Coros) The Coros Apex 4 is a new…
Fitness coach says ‘running is an excellent tool for weight loss’ but it has to be done right; shares 5 simple steps
Running is widely recognised as one of the most effective ways to boost weight loss, improve cardiovascular health,…
At 43, I have the heart rate of an athlete
I’ve given up running – walking has all the same benefits, from lowering cancer risk to beating depression,…
Targeting the glycocalyx may offer a new approach to reduce frailty in older adults
A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 9 of Aging-US on August 30, 2025, titled, “Glycocalyx-targeted therapy prevents…
On The Up: Hastings couple Nane Araia and Wiremu Manaena are changing a community by running free fitness classes
“Just to even pass, honestly. I couldn’t even have cared if it was 51%. That 1% would have…
Jeffing: The Run-Walk Trick That Makes Running Easier
Want to add some extra challenge to your walk? Or want to tone down your too-tough run? “Jeffing”…
Second round of exercise boosts muscle growth in mice
New research offers potential good news for those who’ve lapsed at the gym. The study found that mice…