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How Feeling Supported Boosts Your Exercise: The Key Roles of Emotion, Motivation, and Feedback

How Feeling Supported Boosts Your Exercise: The Key Roles of Emotion, Motivation, and Feedback

If you’ve ever wondered why having a good mate or coach cheering you on makes it easier to keep moving, you’re onto something important. Researchers led by Hui Zhang in China set out to...

June 6, 2025
Does Exercise During Pregnancy Affect Labour or Baby? New Insights from Natural Births

Does Exercise During Pregnancy Affect Labour or Baby? New Insights from Natural Births

If you’re pregnant or planning to be, you might be wondering: can keeping active affect your labour or your baby’s health? A new study from Poland offers fresh insight, focusing solely on women who...

June 5, 2025
Which Exercise Lowers Blood Pressure Best? Aerobic Beats Weights for Hypertension

Which Exercise Lowers Blood Pressure Best? Aerobic Beats Weights for Hypertension

Want to manage high blood pressure better? Research published this week shows aerobic exercise is more effective than resistance training for lowering blood pressure in people with hypertension.

June 4, 2025
Vibration Training for Older Women: How Smovey® Boosts Blood Health in Just 3 Months

Vibration Training for Older Women: How Smovey® Boosts Blood Health in Just 3 Months

If you’re over 60 and find the idea of vigorous exercise a bit daunting, this new research might brighten your day — because it shows a gentle, vibration-based workout can actually improve your blo...

May 7, 2025
Why Aquagym Might Be Your New Favourite Workout for Health & Happiness

Why Aquagym Might Be Your New Favourite Workout for Health & Happiness

If you've been searching for a workout that's gentle on the joints but still packs a punch for your health and mood, this week’s research on aquagym has some eye-opening insights. ## What’s the ...

May 7, 2025
Community Exercise: Boosting Mental Health in Older Adults, Brazilian Style

Community Exercise: Boosting Mental Health in Older Adults, Brazilian Style

If you're wondering whether joining a community exercise class could boost mental well-being as you age, recent research from Brazil has some encouraging news — especially if traditional gym workou...

May 7, 2025
Could Boxing Be a Knockout Therapy for Parkinson's? New Research Weighs In

Could Boxing Be a Knockout Therapy for Parkinson's? New Research Weighs In

Living with Parkinson's disease presents daily challenges, affecting movement, balance, and sometimes mood and thinking. While medication is a cornerstone of treatment, exercise is increasingly rec...

April 24, 2025
Exercise After Breast Cancer Does More Than Build Muscle – It Boosts Your Cells' Health Too!

Exercise After Breast Cancer Does More Than Build Muscle – It Boosts Your Cells' Health Too!

Recovering after breast cancer treatment can feel like a long road. You might be dealing with fatigue, changes in your body, and just wanting to feel more like your old self again. We know exercise...

April 24, 2025
Get Fit, Eat Well: Surprising New Link Between Exercise and Sticking to a Healthy Diet

Get Fit, Eat Well: Surprising New Link Between Exercise and Sticking to a Healthy Diet

We all know that getting regular exercise and eating a healthy diet are cornerstones of good health. Often, we tackle them as separate challenges – dragging ourselves to the gym *and* trying to res...

April 22, 2025
Fancy Physio Moves vs. A Good Walk: What Really Helps Older Adults Stay Steady?

Fancy Physio Moves vs. A Good Walk: What Really Helps Older Adults Stay Steady?

We all know staying active is crucial as we get older, especially for keeping our balance, avoiding falls, and generally feeling good. Often, the advice is simple: get out for a regular walk. But i...

March 30, 2025