The year’s best exercise trends – is 30 minutes a day really enough?

This year, the award-winning Herald newsroom produced a variety of first-class journalism. great mind Series, how New Zealand can rebuild a stronger post-Corona of
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We also tackled the literacy crisis reading block seriesin the meantime Relentless investigative reporting by Kate McNamara As a result, an inquiry was made into the awarding of contracts to companies related to the family of Minister Nanaia Mahuta.

This summer, we’re bringing back some of our most read Premium articles for 2022.

Can you pass the 10 second balance test?

Balance training is an important but often neglected skill that impacts both our longevity and quality of life starting around age 40. Balance on one leg for at least 10 seconds. Imbalance was associated with a doubled risk of dying from any cause within 10 years.

If you tried the one-leg test (with a wall or chair nearby for safety) and it didn’t pass, don’t panic. Even if he can pass the 10-second test, it’s not too late to start working on his balance training, especially if he’s over 50. It doesn’t have to mean handstands or acrobatics. In fact, you can start at home without any equipment.

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Is Pilates as Good as Everyone Says?

Pilates first gained widespread attention in the late 1990s, as celebrities such as Madonna and Uma Thurman touted its benefits, and aerobics enthusiasts sought low-impact exercise options.

No workout will build a new body, but believers say low-weight resistance training plays an important role in your current body and strengthens the core muscles around your spine.

But a few years ago, training seemed to be on the decline. Doom Thayer predicted a “Pilates spocalypse” as newer, sweaty fitness trends like spinning and bootcamp explode.

But thanks in part to the pandemic, many people’s exercise priorities have shifted from intense, calorie-burning workouts to activities that foster a mind-body connection.

Strength and flexibility workouts take some time. What can you do and what can’t you do?

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Is 30 minutes of exercise a day enough?

For those interested in the relationship between exercise and longevity, one of the most pressing questions is how much is needed to stay healthy. Is 30 minutes a day enough? Can you get by with less? Should he exercise all in one session, or can he do it throughout the day, and when we talk about exercise, should it be difficult to count?

For years, exercise scientists have attempted to quantify the ideal amount of exercise for most people. A broad consensus was reached. The guidelines were updated in 2018 after an extensive review of available science on exercise, sitting and health. In both versions, the guidelines recommend that anyone who can physically accumulate 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week should do half that amount for vigorous exercise.

But what’s the best way to free up those weekly minutes? And what do you mean by “moderate”? Some of the leading researchers in exercise science have to talk about steps, stairwells, weekend warriors, longer lives, and why the healthiest step we can take is getting off the couch. Here’s what I had to do:

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Getting back to running is easier than you think

Dusting your running shoes after a break can be scary. If an injury, pregnancy, or busy work schedule thwarts your passion for running, you may wonder if you’re too out of shape.Does your body even remember to run at a certain pace? ? Or are your legs weak and wobbly? And how many times do you have to hit the pavement or hop on the treadmill before it feels fun again?

Whether you’re lacing your running shoes months or years later, follow these tips to avoid injury and frustration.

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Use it or lose it: the new science of keeping your mind and body healthy

Unlike our closest relatives among the great apes, we cannot escape spending our days lazily doing nothing more strenuous than picking the occasional fruit from a tree.

We may share 99% of our DNA with them, but animals like gorillas and chimpanzees can spend up to 20 hours a day resting, eating, grooming, and sleeping. such as heart disease and diabetes.

They also experience less anxiety and depression, at least when living in the wild.

We all want to chill out, but we use our superior brains to design our lives so that most adults spend 70% of their time sitting or lying down. is paying the price. An epidemic of ill health and mental illness.

There is growing evidence that regular exercise not only improves physical health, but also brain function and mental health.And you don’t have to be a gym bunny to reap the benefits.

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