exercise Archives - Networking Women

The new exercise trend that’s made for everyone

Feb 22, 2019

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Bringing the science of high intensity interval training (HIIT) into everyday life could be the key to helping unfit, overweight people get more of the exercise they need to improve their health, according to an international research team.

Study shows exercising for appearance’s sake a blow to body image

Jan 8, 2019

Warmer weather brings attention to sculpting the perfect ‘beach body’, but recent Deakin University research shows that if people exercise to improve their appearance, then working out can actually negatively influence body image.

Pelvic floor study puts weight on resistance training

Dec 3, 2018

Resistance training improves pelvic floor strength and, contrary to popular belief, may not cause incontinence in women, a ground-breaking study by Charles Darwin University researchers has revealed.

Exercise may help mums-to-be avoid a C-section

May 11, 2018

In a recent Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica study, a combined lifestyle intervention including dietary counseling and twice-weekly exercise classes during pregnancy resulted in a slightly longer first stage of labor, without any other effects during labor or delivery.

Pelvic floor study puts weight on resistance training

Apr 3, 2018

Resistance training improves pelvic floor strength and, contrary to popular belief, may not cause incontinence in women, a ground-breaking study by Charles Darwin University researchers has revealed.

Women use active wear mainly to exercise

Feb 6, 2018

A Victoria University study into Australia’s booming ‘active wear’ market shows women don the colourful clothing on average three times a week to work out or play sport, yet few women actually love exercising.