Just over half of six-year-olds in Britain meet recommended guidelines for physical activity
Fifty-three percent of six-year-olds met the recommended daily guidelines for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in a study carried out pre-pandemic by
Cambridge University News •
cambridge
Aug. 11, 2022 • ~5 min
Aug. 11, 2022 • ~5 min
What are muscle knots? An exercise physiologist explains what those tight little lumps are and how to get rid of them
Researchers are still trying to figure out exactly what happens within muscle to create knots, also known as myofascial trigger points. But they do know some ways you can avoid or alleviate them.
Zachary Gillen, Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology, Mississippi State University •
conversation
Aug. 4, 2022 • ~8 min
Aug. 4, 2022 • ~8 min
Your body has an internal clock that dictates when you eat, sleep and might have a heart attack – all based on time of day
Your body follows a circadian rhythm that influences everything from how well your medications work to the best time for exercise.
Shogo Sato, Assistant Professor of Biology, Texas A&M University •
conversation
July 1, 2022 • ~8 min
July 1, 2022 • ~8 min
Tour de France: How many calories will the winner burn?
Riders in the 2022 Tour de France will ride more than 2,100 miles (3,400 km) over the 21 flat and mountainous stages of the race. And they will burn an incredible amount of energy while doing so.
John Eric Goff, Professor of Physics, University of Lynchburg •
conversation
June 30, 2022 • ~6 min
June 30, 2022 • ~6 min
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