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Weights vs Cardio for Breast Cancer Survivors: Which Fights Fatigue and Shrinks Your Waistline Best?

Weights vs Cardio for Breast Cancer Survivors: Which Fights Fatigue and Shrinks Your Waistline Best?

Recovering from breast cancer treatment often brings a wave of challenges, and one of the most common and draining is cancer-related fatigue. It's more than just feeling a bit tired; it's a profoun...

March 30, 2025
Train Hard, Eat... Normally? The Surprising Link Between Exercise Addiction and Food Obsession

Train Hard, Eat... Normally? The Surprising Link Between Exercise Addiction and Food Obsession

We all know that person, right? The one who’s always at the gym, clocking up serious hours, and seems to live on perfectly prepped, ultra-clean meals. It’s easy to assume that intense exercise habi...

March 30, 2025
Creatine: Still a Top Player for Your Workouts?

Creatine: Still a Top Player for Your Workouts?

If you spend any time in the gym or follow fitness chat online, you've probably heard of creatine. It's one of the most popular and well-researched sports supplements out there. But does the latest...

March 28, 2025
Think Faster, Play Smarter? HIIT and Step Aerobics Might Boost Your Brainpower

Think Faster, Play Smarter? HIIT and Step Aerobics Might Boost Your Brainpower

We all know that hitting the gym or going for a run is great for our bodies. But what about our brains? Exercise is increasingly recognised as a fantastic way to keep our minds sharp, too. Now, som...

March 28, 2025
Pre-Workout Powders: Friend or Foe for Your Heart?

Pre-Workout Powders: Friend or Foe for Your Heart?

If you spend any time in a gym or follow fitness influencers online, you've definitely come across pre-workout supplements. Those colourful powders promise to give your workout a serious boost, hel...

March 27, 2025
VR Fitness vs. Gym Sessions: What Does the Science Say?

VR Fitness vs. Gym Sessions: What Does the Science Say?

Ever strapped on a VR headset and found yourself dodging obstacles or swinging virtual sabers, working up a sweat without even realising it? Virtual Reality fitness is booming, offering a fun, imme...

March 27, 2025
Get Fitter in 12 Weeks? Here's What a Study Found

Get Fitter in 12 Weeks? Here's What a Study Found

We all know exercise is good for us, but finding the motivation and knowing what to do can be tricky. Many local gyms and community centres offer structured programmes – but do they actually delive...

March 27, 2025
Scrolling Your Way to Better Health? How the Internet Might Boost Your Well-being (and Your Workout!)

Scrolling Your Way to Better Health? How the Internet Might Boost Your Well-being (and Your Workout!)

Ever wondered if all that time spent online is doing anything for your physical health? We often hear about the downsides – eye strain, sitting too much, comparing ourselves to others. But could th...

March 26, 2025