Should we worry so much about our BMI?
There are few single measures in health care that seem to carry as much weight as body mass index, or BMI. We encounter it not just at doctor’s offices, but with online calculators and smart scales, at gyms and even when determining eligibility for ...
Is there a best time of day to exercise?
A useful new study of exercise timing and metabolic health suggests that, at least for some people, the answer is a qualified yes.
Parkrun returns to Japan after seven-month hiatus
Parkrun, a free, inclusive running event, offers safe opportunities for physical fitness and community building — even amid a pandemic.
Japan's remote workforce packs on a few pounds amid pandemic
Some reports suggest that women put on an average of 2.6 kilograms in April and May. Men, by comparison, added an average of 3.3 kilograms.
COVID-19 pandemic tests our resolve to be self-disciplined
Exercising self-control in an environment that allows more freedom is more difficult than you think.
Fitness gear in high demand as Japan looks to stay fit amid crisis
A Kyodo article looks at the trend toward purchasing exercise equipment and introduces gym-related Japanese.
Japan's seniors trapped between infection and frailty as pandemic drags on
With another month of emergency measures looming, the elderly are being forced to both avoid the coronavirus and ensure the protective steps don't compromise their health.
On the run: Taking up the world's new hobby
If you don't have a dog to walk, running gets you outside for some fresh air and helps keep your health up at a time when we all need to be healthy.
Home trampoline sales jump as Japanese look to stay fit during pandemic
With the coronavirus forcing people to stay cooped up at home, often with young children bouncing off the walls, the need for ways to stay fit and active has never been stronger. As a result, sales of mini-trampolines at stores and online have risen rapidly ...
Defying virus warnings, crowds take to Japan's beaches and mountains
Some leisure spots near Tokyo have seen crowds of visitors recently despite government instructions to stay home amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, prompting local residents and municipalities to voice concerns about further potential spread of the virus. Although it was a weekday, a beach near ...
Roadside etiquette is hot topic as Japanese go social-distance running
The nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus outbreak has resulted in less traffic, less air pollution and, less predictably, a growing running population. In this time of self-isolation, jogging around the neighborhood has become for many Japanese the primary motivation to get out of ...
