Lindsay Bottoms

Principal lecturer in exercise physiology at the University of Hertfordshire

Is a cold shower really any good for you?

<p>Resistance band training gives you the benefits of extra strength without needing to spend hours in the gym</p>

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Resistance band workouts are everywhere – but are they any good?

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Is the 10,000 daily step target a myth?

<p>Hiking is also beneficial even for those with pre-existing health conditions and chronic diseases such as dementia, type 2 diabetes</p>

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Hiking isn’t just good for your body, it’s good for your mind too

<p>Don’t put away the trainers just yet – scientists are still debating the answer</p>

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Tread carefully: Do we really need to walk 10,000 steps a day?

The risks could ultimately outweigh the gains

Extreme temperature workouts are not as beneficial as you might think