Ryan Storr, Swinburne University of Technology; Carleigh Yeomans, Swinburne University of Technology, and Kath Albury, Swinburne University of Technology
Young LGBTQI+ people are much less likely to play sport than the broader population, new Australian research has revealed.
An enlarged heart can lead to abnormal heart rhythms.
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William Cornwell, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
People who regularly engage in significant amounts of exercise, as endurance athletes do, may develop enlarged hearts. While athletic heart is adapted for performance, it can be cause for concern.
The first step in reviving a lost sporting culture is to involve young Australians in working out why sport has lost its appeal and how to reverse the decline in youth participation.
Springy soles, stiffer shoes, lightweight materials. When does shoe design give some runners an unfair advantage?
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While walking is a great way to get people moving, evidence has found the program doesn’t target people who need it the most, and people swap high intensity exercise for more steps.
The ads are aimed at engaging the girls who enjoy being active but have fallen out of the habit .
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The Girls Make Your Move ads need to be supported by materials that increase girls’ beliefs in their ability and give them tools for planning to be more active.
A survey of parents found many weren’t keen on their kids lifting weights, but the evidence says they should.
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A recent study found while parents are positive about their children engaging in aerobic activities (running, playing sports), they have much more negative views when it comes to strength exercises.
Think of it as a useful signal from your body.
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Since avoiding injuries is a priority for runners, many end up buying expensive footwear for their purported safety features. But do the promises made by global footwear companies stack up?
Some people believe stretching reduces the risk of injury, reduces soreness experienced after exercise, or enhances sporting performance.
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Many people stretch when they exercise or play sport. Others don’t stretch but feel they should. And some people don’t see any reason to stretch at all.
If you’re not regularly active, extreme exercise and exercise in extreme heat is unwise.
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Howard Carter, The University of Western Australia and Daniel Green, The University of Western Australia
Exercise alone can be hard, but exercising in the heat is a whole lot harder. Put simply, this is due to the balance between how much heat the body generates and how much it is capable of losing.
Heated contest: Mitchell Johnson and Steve Smith try to cool down during the Brisbane test in December 2014.
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Professor of Clinical Exercise Science College of Sport & Exercise Science and Deputy Director Research Training Institute for Health and Sport (IHES), Victoria University