Hunter Bennett

Lecturer in Exercise Science @universitySA | Strength Coach | Just happy to be here

[The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand @ConversationEDU]

What actually is 'fitness'? Research suggests it's not as straightforward as you might think. @_HunterBennett_ https://t.co/Y3fsnR1jx5

[The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand @ConversationEDU]

Smartwatches aren't always as accurate as you might think. In some cases, you'd be better off listening to your body. @_HunterBennett_ https://t.co/tVrOrLnEyY

[The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand @ConversationEDU]

There is no universal 'right age'. Here's what it comes down to. @_HunterBennett_ https://t.co/5ydpFgvQYW

[The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand @ConversationEDU]

As you step out, you trip and land awkwardly. You think you've twisted your ankle. Or is a sprain? What's the difference anyway? @_HunterBennett_ @LewisIngramSA https://t.co/VYGxj1wcdy

[UniSA (this account is no longer active) @UniversitySA]

Should I increase #weights at the gym? How often? And by how much? @UniversitySA #sports scientist, Dr @_HunterBennett_ explains: https://t.co/MIIfkwtpWX via @ConversationEDU

[UniSA (this account is no longer active) @UniversitySA]

New @UniversitySA #research is tackling concussions at the grassroots level to determine how well parents and staff of junior community #football players understand #concussion – and what more can be done to protect players. https://t.co/oXmODxWnng

[UniSA (this account is no longer active) @UniversitySA]

Should I #exercise if I’m still sore from last time? @UniversitySA's @_HunterBennett_ gives the low down here: https://t.co/0tSqJnRzyE via @ConversationEDU

[The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand @ConversationEDU]

Bone density is strongly linked to your risk of a fracture. @_HunterBennett_ @UniversitySA https://t.co/mLj4hpFLee

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Does #running ruin your knees? And how old is too old to start? @UniversitySA's @_HunterBennett_ gives us the lowdown: https://t.co/OXYS2SfUGq via @ConversationEDU

[The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand @ConversationEDU]

Abs are one element of the core muscles, so they're similar in many ways – but the terms are often used with different connotations. @_HunterBennett_ @UniversitySA https://t.co/uD1DljTPll

[Joel Garrett @Joel__Garrett]

Thanks to @ConversationEDU for the opportunity to write about one of the most loved and dreaded fitness tests around, the beep test. Thanks also to @_HunterBennett_ for helping me put it together.

You can read the full article below:
🔗 https://t.co/RMtpGszEhM

#Fitness #Health

[UniSA (this account is no longer active) @UniversitySA]

The dreaded beep test: outdated or still a valid assessment of your fitness? @UniversitySA researchers explain: https://t.co/CZbkj82R9c via @ConversationEDU

[The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand @ConversationEDU]

Ice baths are an effective way to accelerate recovery after exercise. However, their general health benefits are less clear. @_HunterBennett_ @bensinghphd @UniversitySA https://t.co/D6el0oZ6pl

[Ben Singh PhD @BenSinghPhD]

We hear lots about ways to boost brain function & memory

But did you know exercise is one of the best ways to improve cognition & memory?

Our new review of 133 meta-analyses shows exercise effectively improves

✅Cognition
✅Memory
✅Executive function

https://t.co/BeyM5Uvi0Z

[The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand @ConversationEDU]

Is 'active recovery' just another fitness myth, or does it help? Here's what the evidence shows. @_HunterBennett_ @LewisIngramSA @UniversitySA https://t.co/fgk3MDfI4V

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There are two types of PNF stretching. Here's how to do them. @_HunterBennett_ @LewisIngramSA @UniversitySA https://t.co/rsfsyuLfRh

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Unlike mat pilates, which only uses your body weight, the reformer adds resistance, so you can change the difficulty according to your level of fitness. But there are also cheaper options. @_HunterBennett_ @jacintabrinsley @LewisIngramSA @UniversitySA https://t.co/R5gUZYZdoz

[Hunter Bennett @_HunterBennett_]

Very cool to see some of our recent work exploring the optimal dose of stretching discussed on @LifehackerAU

@LewisIngramPhD @ARENA_UniSA

https://t.co/vsrrGYwrso

[Lewis Ingram @LewisIngramPhD]

It’s always a privilege and pleasure to write for @ConversationEDU - even more so when it’s a summary of your own research findings @ARENA_UniSA @UniversitySA @unisaresearch @SportsMedicineJ

https://t.co/MGU754qQCc

[Hunter Bennett @_HunterBennett_]

D you know how long you need to #stretch to maximise increases in #flexbility?

Our new paper suggests 4 minutes per session is optimal for acute increases, while 10 minutes per week is optimal for chronic increases.

@ARENA_UniSA @LewisIngramPhD

https://t.co/eE6OOiQJdi