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Getting More Exercise by Doing Less with High Intensity Interval Training

The study adds to the growing evidence for the benefits of short term high-intensity interval training (HIT) as a time-efficient but safe alternative.

Friday, 12 March 2010

Soccer Provides a Positive Effect on Cardiovascular Risk Factors

A regular game of soccer affects numerous cardiovascular risk factors such as heart function, blood pressure, cholesterol and fat mass.

Tuesday, 02 February 2010

Health Benefits of Exercise Greatly Affected by the Food We Eat Afterwards

Differences in what you eat after exercise produce different effects on the body's metabolism

Saturday, 30 January 2010

Exercise Associated With Reduced Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment

Moderate physical activity performed in midlife or later appears to be associated with a reduced risk of mild cognitive impairment.

Saturday, 16 January 2010

Supervised Exercise Therapy is Effective at Reducing Knee Pain

A study has shown that supervised exercise therapy is more effective at reducing knee pain and improving function than usual care.

Wednesday, 21 October 2009

Why You Shouldn't Train Abs To Failure

Be very careful not to over-train or over-stress your abs and core and this means, do not train your abs to failure.

Thursday, 20 August 2009

Simple Strength Training Exercise Could Help Treat Tennis Elbow

People with pain in the elbow or forearm might be able to use a simple bar and strengthening exercise to alleviate pain.

Wednesday, 15 July 2009 | 1 comment

Tips to Start Walking

Here are a few tips to start walking in a way that helps you reach your goals without getting injured or losing motivation.

Thursday, 14 May 2009

100 Steps Per Minute Achieves Moderate Intensity Activity

It is recommended that people engage in 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity physical activity, equivalent to 30 minutes each day 5 times a week.

Tuesday, 17 March 2009

Study Suggests Running More Beneficial for Building Stronger Bones

High-impact activities, such as running, might have a greater positive effect on bone mineral density than resistance training.

Friday, 27 February 2009

Physical Fitness Increases Brain Size in Elderly

Researchers have found that elderly adults who are more physically fit tend to have a bigger hippocampus and better spatial memory than those who are less fit.

Tuesday, 24 February 2009

Fitness Expert Creates MyActivity Pyramid to Help Adults Exercise

The MyActivity Pyramid, a new fitness guide developed by a fitness specialist, provides physical activity recommendations for adults.

Thursday, 12 February 2009

Fitness is Critical to Staying Mentally Sharp as We Age

Being sedentary is now considered a risk factor for stroke and dementia, people who are fit have better blood flow to their brain.

Monday, 12 January 2009

Beta Alanine Supplementation Improves Muscle Endurance in the Elderly

Beta-alanine supplementation could have importance in the prevention of falls, and the maintenance of health in elderly men and women.

Monday, 10 November 2008

Study Shows Regular Exercise Plans Prevent Liver Disease 100 Percent

Sudden cessation of daily exercise plans dramatically activates specific precursors known to promote nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.