Category: Fitness

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You. Fo: a New Sport for Physical Education

Besides American Football, Baseball, Basketball, Ice Hockey and Soccer, there are over 800 different sports played around the world. Around 200 are recognized sports with national or international federations. Who needs an extra sport you might ask? What if this new sport is based on research and developed in co-creation with the Dutch National Olympic committee, PE teachers and students? The story of YOU.FO started with a rubber dog ring and a wooden stick, developed to a futuristic and highly innovative aerodynamic ring with a specially designed launching stick. In the development of the concept, research was conducted in which…
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Jennifer Lopez’s trainer shells out actress fitness mantra

Jennifer Lopez’s trainer shells out actress fitness mantra Jennifer Lopez’s trainer Tracy Anderson has recently dished on the actress’ “fitness mindset”. “If somebody could graduate summa cum laude of physical literacy, that’s her,” said Tracy in an exclusive interview with E! News at the Los Angeles premiere of JLo’s new film The Mother. Tracy continued, “She knows her body so well and she knows what she needs for the many, many projects she does.” Tracy revealed that she didn’t train JLo for her new Netflix movie, however, the fitness instructor mentioned that the actress’ passion for exercise is incomparable. “This…
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Young couple expecting a baby boy is killed in a car crash with a lorry

A young couple who were expecting a baby boy were tragically killed in a car crash on Monday. Horse lover Jessica Poole, 18, who was around four months pregnant, and fitness fanatic Josh Alexander, 21, were driving in their white Vauxhall Corsa on Monday when it smashed into a white lorry in Woodchurch, Kent, at about 5pm. Emergency services rushed to the scene, where the couple from Hastings were pronounced dead. Josh, who worked at Tenterden Leisure Centre, was described by friends as someone who ‘brought the best out of everyone’. Josh’s father Ben Sissens said his son’s death had…
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More than HALF of fitness influencers are pushing oversexualization and unhealthy body standards

A first-of-its-kind study has found that more than half of popular fitness influencers on Instagram are pushing harmful content about body ideals, eating, and exercise. The research examined 100 of the most followed Instagram accounts that regularly post fitness-related content. It found that the majority of them contained sexualization, objectification, and promotion of unhealthy or unrealistic body types. Most of these accounts show thin and athletic women promoting exercise, fitness, and healthy eating. The study team dubbed the content ‘fitspiration.’ Some feature men with chiseled abs and body-builder-esque physiques. The majority of teens report that they have used Instagram, and…
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7 fitness habits that destroy your body after 60

Fact: You can still get into a fantastic shape in your 60s and older! But you must be careful and selective of what you do—and what you avoid—as you exercise. why? As your body ages, your recovery decreases, your mobility declines, and you may often experience nagging attacks or issues that limit your movement. Yet if you continually commit bad mistakes on top of these issues, you can further hurt your performance and even your body. We’re here to share some pretty common fitness habits that destroy your body after 60 that you should avoid at all costs. In this…
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Liverpool 0-1 Real Madrid: Twitter reacts to chaotic Champions League final

Wow. Just wow. Even for a Champions League final, where do we begin? Fitness concerns in the warm-up, shoddy organization from UEFA that deprived fans of the chance to enter the Stade de France, the actual game itself – you name it, the dysfunctional scenes on Saturday night had it. Here’s how events in Paris played out. Worry over Thiago There had been worry over the fitness of Liverpool midfielders Thiago and Fabinho, but each Reds fan breathed a massive sigh of relief when the pair were both included in Jurgen Klopp’s starting XI. However, things took a…
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Fitness Influencers Often Do More Harm Than Good, Research Suggests

According to some estimates, Instagram is home to around 50,000 fitness influencers, most claiming to have the secrets to a healthy lifestyle. While some share science-backed helpful tips, others promote fitness advice that’s misguided at best and dangerous at worst. In a new study, researchers found that nearly two-thirds of the 100 most popular “fitfluencers” — a term that can describe any influencer who posts content related to fitness — lacked sound advice or posted messages that could negatively affect people’s mental and physical health by, say, promoting exercise as a tool to become skinnier. “Much of what could be…
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Exercise and the Brain: The Neuroscience of Fitness Explored

Summary: The neuroscience of fitness explores how regular exercise profoundly impacts our brain and nervous system. Exercise stimulates neurogenesis – the creation of new neurons – primarily in the hippocampus, Influencing memory and learning while increasing key mood-regulating neurotransmitters. It also enhances brain plasticity, essential for recovery from injury and aging, and improves cognitive functions such as attention and memory. Despite ongoing research, the current evidence underscores the powerful role of physical activity in promoting brain health and cognitive function, emphasizing the importance of integrating regular exercise into our lifestyles. Key Facts: Aerobic Exercise and Brain Volume: Regular aerobic exercise…