Medical Xpress

'Active recovery' after exercise is supposed to improve performance—but does it really work?

Imagine you have just finished a workout. Your legs are like jelly, your lungs are burning and you just want to collapse on the couch. But instead, you pick yourself up and go for a brisk walk. While ...
The Conversation

PE at school isn’t like adult exercise – but maybe it should be

Physical education (PE) is a fundamental part of school life. It’s more than just a series of lessons about how to kick a ball or run around a track. It should provide the crucial groundwork for a ...

Why safer spaces matter for young people’s physical activity

Physical activity is not just about gyms, PE or competitive sport. For many young people, safer movement starts with being ...
Seattle Times

Do you find excuses to avoid exercise? Here are 3 ways to rethink getting active

Many people have a complicated relationship with exercise. For some, it’s so entangled with the drive to burn calories that, after multiple cycles of losing and regaining weight, exercise becomes ...
The Conversation

‘Active recovery’ after exercise is supposed to improve performance – but does it really work?

Imagine you have just finished a workout. Your legs are like jelly, your lungs are burning and you just want to collapse on the couch. But instead, you pick yourself up and go for a brisk walk. While ...