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Sam Murphy

Get fit in five minutes
Article
/ 15 June 2012

Get fit in five minutes

High-intensity training improves results and takes away the old excuse of no time, writes Sam Murphy.

By Sam Murphy
Is measuring an athlete’s ‘femaleness’ ever acceptable?
Article
/ 15 June 2012

Is measuring an athlete’s ‘femaleness’ ever acceptable?

Sport is not a level playing field. If some athletes have "better" hormones, then surely that’s the same as having better genes, asks Sam Murphy.

By Sam Murphy
When the shoe doesn’t fit — why barefoot is best for children
Article
/ 13 August 2010

When the shoe doesn’t fit — why barefoot is best for children

Some experts now believe that all shoes are best avoided in childhood, says <b>Sam Murphy</b>.

By Sam Murphy
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Article
/ 15 September 2008

Don’t get your back up about it all

Back pain. If you haven’t got it now, the chances are you’ve either had it in the past or will get it in the future.

By Sam Murphy
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Article
/ 3 July 2008

Winter colds and workouts

When colds, flu and other viruses strike in winter they can force a break in carefully planned fitness regimes, so when is it safe to resume exercise?

By Sam Murphy
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/ 3 July 2008

Falling into good habits

If you like the idea of exercise but lack the motivation to do it, there are plenty of tricks to fire up your enthusiasm.

By Sam Murphy

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