A new study reveals that weight training not only builds muscle but also boosts brain function. Regular resistance exercises have been shown to improve cognitive abilities, highlighting the broader...
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Walking 5,000 steps daily counteracts the effects of prolonged sitting
Research suggests that walking at least 5,000 steps a day can help mitigate the health risks associated with extended periods of sitting. This daily activity level is sufficient to offset some of...
Strength training effectively enhances muscle growth regardless of exercise variation
Recent research highlights that different forms of strength training exercises are equally effective in promoting muscle growth. The key to muscle development lies in the consistency and intensity...
Motivation to Go to the Gym
Motivation hacks to go to the gym / fitness / weight training. Once you’ve updated your knowledge and understand that all able adults should do strength training, how do you stay motivated? Hack 1:...
The brain reorganizes itself after 40 to optimize cognitive function
After age 40, the brain undergoes significant reorganization, integrating its networks more extensively. This shift aims to optimize function with diminishing resources and aging structures. While...
Muscle strength is a good indicator of a person’s health
According to Professor Martine Duclos, endocrinologist. Muscle strength is a good marker of a person's health, particularly their risk of mortality or developing cardiovascular diseases. In the...
WHO recommends adults engage in at least 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise or 75–150 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity weekly
The WHO recommends adults engage in at least 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise or 75–150 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity weekly. Children and adolescents should...
Resting 2-3 minutes between sets maximises muscle growth, while 3-5 minutes gives the best strength gains
Lifting weights keeps muscle tissue strong, bones dense and joints stable, which maintains mobility and lowers the risk of falls and fractures as we age. It also improves blood-sugar control, heart...
Vigorous exercise may briefly harm muscle cells, a study finds
Most movement is good for health. But a recent human study suggests that bouts of very vigorous exercise can, for a short time, make the immune system less effective. This matters for people who...
Walking 20,000 steps daily leads to profound physical and mental benefits
Walking 20,000 steps a day for a month significantly improves both physical and mental health. Physically, the challenge enhanced the author's posture, lean muscle, and sleep quality. Mentally,...
About 30 to 40 minutes of daily exercise can offset long hours of sitting
Spending many hours seated is linked with a higher risk of early death. Evidence shows that about 30 to 40 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity each day can bring that risk down to the level...
Strength training clearly outperforms cardio for fat loss and metabolic health
Strength- or resistance-based exercise builds muscle that keeps burning energy even when you rest. New research shows this type of training leads to greater fat loss and better blood-sugar control...
A pill that could replace exercise : SLU-PP-332
A molecule called SLU-PP-332 boosted the metabolism and helped muscle gain and weight loss in mice - though it will be years before it will be trialed in humans. Scientists have developed a drug...
Eating more vegetables, less bread and pasta, walking, taking supplements, can reduce your biological age
A longevity expert highlights that many popular tips for extending lifespan, such as extreme diets and excessive exercise, may actually be counterproductive. The focus should instead be on balanced...
Muscular strength found more crucial than cardio for longevity
Recent insights suggest that while cardiovascular fitness is important, muscular strength plays a more critical role in promoting longevity. Strong muscles are linked to better overall health,...