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
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
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
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
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:
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The dreaded beep test: outdated or still a valid assessment of your fitness? @UniversitySA researchers explain: https://t.co/CZbkj82R9c via @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
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
Is 'active recovery' just another fitness myth, or does it help? Here's what the evidence shows. @_HunterBennett_ @LewisIngramSA @UniversitySA https://t.co/fgk3MDfI4V
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
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
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