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Getting More Exercise by Doing Less with High Intensity Interval Training

The usual excuse of "lack of time" for not doing enough exercise is blown away by new research. The study adds to the growing evidence for the benefits of short term high-intensity interval training...

Soccer Provides a Positive Effect on Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Studies on both women and men demonstrates that a regular game of soccer affects numerous cardiovascular risk factors such as maximal oxygen uptake, heart function, elasticity of the vascular system, blood pressure, cholesterol and...

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

According to a study, many of the health benefits of aerobic exercise are due to the most recent exercise session (rather than weeks, months and even years of exercise training), and the nature of...

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, whereas a six-month high-intensity aerobic exercise program may improve cognitive function in individuals who...

Supervised Exercise Therapy is Effective at Reducing Knee Pain

A study of 131 patients with severe knee pain has shown that supervised exercise therapy is more effective at reducing knee pain and improving function than usual care. General advice is to rest during...

Why You Shouldn't Train Abs To Failure

Smart trainees know that progression is the name of the game in fitness and strength training. However, as you continually test your limits of accomplishment, whether that’s reaching a new level of leanness, increasing...

Simple Strength Training Exercise Could Help Treat Tennis Elbow

According to researchers, people with pain in the elbow or forearm from playing sports or just from common everyday activities, might be able to use a simple bar and strengthening exercise to alleviate pain....

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. The Gear: Forget the hand weights. According to the American Council...

100 Steps Per Minute Achieves Moderate Intensity Activity

The benefits of moderate physical activity to general health and well-being are well known. It is recommended that people engage in 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity physical activity, equivalent to 30 minutes...

Study Suggests Running More Beneficial for Building Stronger Bones

Osteoporosis affects more than 200 million people worldwide and is a serious public health concern, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation. Resistance training often is recommended to increase and prevent loss of bone mineral...

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. The study shows that hippocampus size in...

Fitness Expert Creates MyActivity Pyramid to Help Adults Exercise

The MyActivity Pyramid, a new fitness guide developed by a University of Missouri Extension fitness specialist, provides physical activity recommendations for adults in a fun and easy-to-understand format. “The MyActivity Pyramid offers a visual...

Fitness is Critical to Staying Mentally Sharp as We Age

New research published in the international journal Neurobiology of Aging by Marc Poulin, finds that being physically fit helps the brain function at the top of its game. Poulin finds that physical activity benefits...

Beta Alanine Supplementation Improves Muscle Endurance in the Elderly

Aging is associated with a significant reduction in skeletal muscle carnosine, which has been linked with a reduction in the buffering capacity of muscle and in theory, may increase the rate of fatigue...

Study Shows Regular Exercise Plans Prevent Liver Disease 100 Percent

A new University of Missouri study indicates that the negative effects of skipping exercise can occur in a short period. The researchers found that a sudden transition to a sedentary lifestyle can quickly lead...

The Numerous Health Benefits of Strength Training Exercise

Strength training exercise programs involve exercises that cause the muscles to contract against external resistance either by means of weight training, high-resistance machines, rubber tubing or your own body weight with exercise that is...

Nutritional Benefits of Regular Exercise

Nutritional benefits of regular exercise include the control of obesity and its complications, the improvement of blood lipid profile, the optimization of micro nutrient intake and the assurance of a maximum quality adjusted life...

Developing a Lean, Flat Stomach

Developing a lean, flat stomach takes time and patience, especially when it comes to those last few pounds in those hard to lose places. The lower abs and "love handles" can be two of...

Boosting Exercise Performance With Music

The beneficial effect that music has on boosting exercise performance has been well established, and has been used to enhance various types of exercise and exercise classes. A recent study by Dr Costas Karageorghis...

Human Brain Shifts Into Higher Gear During Exercise

Alternative energy is all the rage in major media headlines, but for the brain, this is old news. According to a study by researchers, the brain, just like muscle, works harder during strenuous exercise...

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