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The muscle ability you lose fastest with age - and how to preserve it
Washington Post: It’s never too late to start building muscle power.
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'Small windows': The key moments parents can impact their baby's future health
Dr Ben Albert says the health of dads-to-be is as important as that of expecting mums.
Editorial: Why do people feel the need to criticise others?
OPINION: A mother exercising with her baby faced harsh criticism from online strangers.
6 exercises physical therapists wish everyone did to age well
New York Times: Try these simple movements to stay strong and limber.
The midlife habits ageing your brain (and how to combat them)
Six everyday habits, from sitting to social isolation, may speed brain ageing.
3 minutes of this activity may cut the risk of 13 cancers, study finds
Washington Post: Simply sitting less and moving more may affect cancer risk.
Does exercising in the cold increase my risk of injury?
New York Times: Experts on how winter temperatures can affect your workout.
Knee pain: Common causes and expert advice for treatment
New York Times: How to differentiate between common types of pain and ways to manage them.
5 breathing exercises that actually help you feel calmer
Washington Post: How to slow down and relax your body when you're feeling on edge.
The four-minute workout that can turn back the clock decades for over-65s
Telegraph: Simple exercises to help you stay stronger for longer.
To get more from your run, try this training strategy
New York Times: Here’s why you should get comfortable leaving your watch at home.
Why ‘super movers’ have healthier brains - and how to be one
Washington Post: Why fast walking has been linked to slower cognitive decline.
The one exercise you should do to protect your heart, according to an expert
Telegraph: It softens the arteries, sends blood to the brain and doesn’t wreck your knees.
The 4 nutrition myths active women should ignore
Kiwi researchers say most women can ignore viral social media claims.
If you have arthritis, these activities may lower hip-replacement risk
Washington Post: Research suggests high-impact exercises don't damage your joints.
His doctor’s prescription for his unbearable pain seemed absurd. It worked
Washington Post: How an exercise plan helped Gregory Maassen beat chronic pain.
'A perfect storm of hatred': Dave Letele on why he walked away from NZ Muscle
The ex-professional boxer resigned as chief executive after just seven days in the role.
How slimming drugs could become the next frontier in competitive bodybuilding
Wada has added Semaglutide and Tirzepatide to its global monitoring list.
Do your hormones help build muscle? The answer may surprise you
Washington Post: Should women really synchronise their workouts to their menstrual cycles?
How to avoid shoulder problems in midlife, according to a surgeon
Telegraph: Steps to take to strengthen muscles and protect joints.
Suffocating heat exacerbates Tour de France fatigue
Riders have endured more than 10 days of racing in 30C to 40C heat.
Southland mum’s gutsy climb from gumboots to Ironman
Liz Gill has lost 30kg and rebuilt her health to chase an Ironman dream.
'Everybody’s come to the table': Trainer humbled by $40k cancer fundraiser
Ezra Pooley is tackling 330 burpees a day through July to fight cancer.
'Like contemplating a divorce': When lifelong runners are forced to quit
New York Times: For those who love the sport, leaving it can feel like a form of grief.
Want a younger brain? Exercise in your 40s may help
Washington Post: Exercise during midlife can help keep your brain younger.
Phillip Mills speaks after father Les Mills dies aged 91
Phillip Mills, son of Olympian, former Auckland mayor and gym magnate Les Mills, talks to Tom Raynel following his father's death at 91.
Your pelvic floor weakens as you get older. Here’s how to keep it strong for life
Washington Post: Pelvic floor weakness is common with age. But it's also treatable.
Do women really need a menopause workout?
New York Times: Are menopause fitness programmes really helping midlife women stay strong?
Six ways midlifers are wrecking their knee health, according to a surgeon
Telegraph: Common mistakes that can lead to osteoarthritis and what to do instead.
4 ways to reduce age-related muscle loss, according to a doctor
Washington Post: When muscle declines, consequences extend far beyond strength.