High-intensity interval training has lots of health and fitness benefits, but how does it compare to steady-state, aerobic exercise for lifting the mood and easing stress and anxiety? Here’s what research shows about the mood benefits of HIIT training and its impact on the brain.
Ideally, we want our fitness level to be high throughout life. Not only does being aerobically fit give us the stamina to enjoy life more, but it may also be a marker of how long we’ll live. Here’s why aerobic fitness matters and how it may prolong your life.
The goal of strength training is to build strength, but working muscles against resistance also burns calories. If you’re trying to lose weight, you might wonder which strength-training exercises burn the most calories? Here’s what a study shows.
Coconut water – have you tried it? This beverage that comes from the young, green coconuts is growing in popularity. Some people even see it as an alternative to sports drinks for staying hydrated during exercise. But is coconut water really better than plain water or is it simply overhyped and over-priced?
How strong is your posterior chain and why does it matter? In this article, you’ll learn what muscles make up the posterior chain, why they must be strong, and the best exercises to help you build strength in these muscles.
High-intensity interval training is an effective way to get in shape and improve aerobic and anaerobic fitness. How about belly fat? A new study looks at whether HIIT training can help older individuals shed excess deep, tummy fat. Here’s what they found.
Once you’ve mastered squats and some of the most common squat variations, you may need to “shake up” your squat routine to get those muscles to grow. Here are five ways to make squats harder and add variety to your squat routine.
It’s become fashionable to replace an office chair with a stability ball. The idea is the unstable surface activates core muscles more and boosts calorie burn to offset the negative effects of sitting. But does substituting a stability ball for an office chair really work?
Trying to wake up your glutes? Here are some simple tweaks you can make to the exercises you already do to make your glutes work harder. Get ready for a stronger, more defined bottom line
Diabetics are at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Exercise can lower the risk, but a new study suggests that a certain type of exercise, high-intensity interval training, may offer the most benefits for people with type 2 diabetes. Here’s why.
How strong is your hand grip, and why does it matter? Here’s a simple way to measure your hand grip strength at home, why you should, and how to make your grip stronger.
Runners often focus on building endurance and sometimes limit strength training. Yet, runners of all types, whether sprinters or distance runners, need to build strength. Here’s why and how best to do it.
