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They hated exercise. Weight-loss drugs changed everything
New York Times: How weight-loss drugs are reshaping workouts for many.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
From hospital bed to exercise award: The 300kg dad who refused to give up
At his lowest, James McDiarmid weighed just over 300kg and was near death.
Weight-ing to die ...
James McDiarmid has dropped 130kg because he wants to live. Video / Michael Craig
Kim Knight: Stop arm shaming my bingo wings
Wondering what to worry about after climate change? The answer is just above your elbow.
What science says we’ve been getting wrong about exercise
Washington Post: For most of human history, living was exercise. It still can be.
Want to lose weight? Here’s why exercise probably won’t help
We've all been conditioned to focus on the wrong number, writes Dr Jordan Metzl.
The five health benefits of slow running
Telegraph: Why would you want to run any other way?
Adding this much exercise to your daily routine may boost longevity
Washington Post: Just a bit more exercise could save 1 in 10 people from an earlier death.
The fitness trends that experts hate
New York Times: If you want to get fitter this year, here’s what to focus on instead.
Thirty-year study: US scientists reveal secret of longevity
Harvard experts tracked more than 111,000 people over more than three decades.
Six daily habits that will transform your health – free of charge
Telegraph: Experts share small, achievable changes that have a big impact.
The best sports for longevity
NYT: All exercise helps you live longer, but some activities come with extra benefits.
You've been diagnosed with cancer, now what? How 'prehab' could help before treatment
Cancer prehabilitation wants to turn wait for treatment into a chance to boost survival.
Can walking be my whole workout?
New York Times: Step count is just one part of the equation, experts say.
Should you stretch before a run? The answer may surprise you
Washington Post: Here are some simple steps you can take to prep for a race.
What I do every day to stay fit and healthy at 73
Telegraph: How this 73yo is rewriting the rules on ageing, fitness and staying shape.
How much time we're spending with our pets, and how it's helping improve our lives
More than a third of people with pets report one major upside.
Shy support worker to burlesque star: How the stage helped Napier woman to love her body
'Don’t try to change yourself. You’re given this body for a reason, you’ve got to own it.'
Even a 15-minute walk may help boost your longevity
Washington Post: How to get more health benefits from the steps you already take.
On The Up: 'Proudest moment of my life' - Auckland runner with cystic fibrosis completes 12 marathons in a year
Ben Prince-Saxon has raised more than $25,000 for Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand.
Will energy gels help your workout?
New York Times: Here’s what to consider about ‘refuelling’ during exercise.
Weight-loss economy: Ozempic is changing how people spend money and time
How weight-loss drugs are causing economic changes. What US data shows.
Why a daily walk reduces your dementia risk (and how many steps to do)
Telegraph: Walking requires more brain power than you might think.
This Kiwi futurist says he can add six years to your life
Greg MacPherson says we can slow down the biological signs of ageing - here's how.
Five tricks to make your run faster, healthier and more fun
New York Times: Upping your pace just a little could make for a more efficient workout.
This is how many crunches you should be able to do for your age (and why it matters)
Telegraph: A strong core is crucial for stability and balance as you age.
Is it a bad idea to exercise before bed?
New York Times: Here’s how a nighttime workout can affect your sleep.
Running boom: How to choose the right shoes for your stride
With injuries rising, experts stress the importance of proper footwear and analysis.
Large unexpected turnout for city's first adaptive triathlon
The event was designed for children with physical and intellectual disabilities.
Three of the best exercises to improve your heart health
Telegraph: Short bursts of intense activity can make a big difference to wellbeing.