MORE ABOUT EXERCISE IN THE TIME OF CORONA

A bit more about the use and effects of exercise in these dire times. It seems frivolous to consider anything other than the pandemic at the moment. I usually refrain from recommending any particular form of exercise and only comment on specific types of activity if...

EXERCISE IN THE TIME OF CORONA

We are living through extraordinary times. Every aspect of our lives will be affected, not least our exercise, our fitness and our health. Too little testing This hobby horse of mine has nothing to do with exercise but everything to do with our national recovery from...

HOW MUCH EXERCISE DO WE NEED?

How much exercise should we take Exercise benefits us in an enormous number of ways - from helping control weight to reducing the risk of heart disease and osteoporosis. Different benefits almost certainly demand different exercise doses The current NHS...

MEASURE YOUR OWN PHYSICAL FITNESS Part 2

A Walk Test For older, less fit people and those with heart or lung diseases the six minute walk (6MWT) is often used and has been shown to give an acceptable prediction of VO2max. The procedure is much the same as the Cooper test which I described last week but for...