Have you ever looked at the current recommendations for exercise and felt overwhelmed? To meet these guidelines, it would take working out for at least an hour a day – seven days a week. The benefits of exercise are well documented; however, the all-or-nothing mentality is a factor that may[...]
As the new year begins, many of us are thinking about resolutions and how best to achieve our fitness goals. Why not find out what the best fitness experts are telling their clients to do? The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) surveyed more than 4,000 fitness professionals to find[...]
So, you’ve made the decision to adopt a healthy lifestyle, change your eating habits, and get moving. It may seem simple at first, but the reality is that lifestyle adjustments (although extremely important for your health long-term) can lead to unwanted “side effects” in the short term, if you’re not[...]
Maybe you already have a number in mind, but before you decide on a set weight-loss goal, be sure to take these questions into consideration. What is a realistic weight loss goal? Health professionals often recommend setting a goal to lose between 5 and 10 percent of your starting body[...]
Gaining weight while losing strength is too often a consequence of getting older. A regular gym routine can help you stay in shape, but even consistent core exercises may not be enough to prevent inevitable muscle weakness and belly-fat gains. But new research suggests that combining a protein shake a[...]
Working out can be a tricky balancing act when it comes to how it affects your immune system. Exercise too much, or at too high of an intensity, and your risk of getting sick increases. Exercise too little and your risk also increases. The sweet spot for a beneficial effect[...]
Changing your dietary habits is the most important action you can take for losing weight and keeping it off. However, exercise shouldn’t be ignored as it can make weight-loss results more pronounced. Typically, when individuals lose weight, up to a quarter of that lost weight comes from lost lean body[...]
Workout regimens come and go as fads, changing in popularity every year. The ancient practice of yoga, however, is just as popular now as it was years ago. The benefits of yoga reach far beyond improving flexibility and can significantly improve performance for the better. A growing number of professional[...]
While the health benefits from all types of exercise are indisputable – and keep us feeling and looking younger – there are different types of exercise that stimulate various, but specific, age-defying responses in our bodies. Now recent research adds more evidence that high-intensity interval training is a superior method[...]
Regular gym goers are just as much victims of mental fatigue as elite athletes. With long work days, family obligations, and everyday stress, workouts can suffer resulting in a lack of progress and frustration. Worse yet, studies suggest that a fatigued brain can decrease performance almost as much as fatigued[...]
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