Does Strength Training Improve Chronic Neck Pain?
Have you ever had neck pain? Neck pain is inconvenient and sometimes debilitating. Can strength training help prevent neck pain or improve the symptoms? Here’s what research shows.
August 26, 2018
Category: Fitness Tips
Coffee and Strength Training: Does Caffeine Make You Stronger?
Do you start the day with a hot cup of coffee and a workout? Does sipping coffee boost performance when you strength train? Find out what science says about coffee, caffeine, and muscle strength.
August 26, 2018
Sodium and Your Health: Is It Safe to Eat Salt Again?
For years, we’ve heard the mantra about lowering the amount of sodium in our diet. But, are there health risks to doing so? Here’s what new research shows about sodium and the risk of heart disease.
August 26, 2018
Does a Diet High in Sugar Increase the Risk of Cancer?
We know that sugar isn’t healthy and it’s a source of empty calories. But, does consuming a diet high in sugar increase the risk of cancer as well? Here’s what science says.
August 26, 2018
These Are the Two Biggest Factors that Determine How Much of an Afterburn You Get
You probably like the concept of an afterburn, the idea of burning extra calories after your workout is over. Are there ways to increase the degree of afterburn you get after a workout? Here are the two factors that matter most.
August 19, 2018
5 Tips for More Effective Glute Training
How effectively are you training your glutes? Small changes to how you train can have a big impact on glute development. Here are five tips that will help you get more out of your glute training.
August 19, 2018
Abdominal Training: Why Less Ab Work is More
How much and how often do you do abdominal training? When it comes to getting firm, defined abs, less may be better. Here’s why.
August 19, 2018
Do These 5 Foods Boost Weight Loss or Not?
You’ve probably heard claims that particular foods help with weight loss. Unfortunately, some of these claims are overstated. Here are five foods that are sometimes linked with weight loss and whether or not science backs their benefits.
August 19, 2018
Sip Your Way to Better Health: Which of These 7 Beverages Are Healthy?
What are your go-to hydration beverages? Some are healthier than others and some simply add calories and extra sugar to your diet. Let’s see which drinks are healthy and which are not.
August 19, 2018
Can Sitting in a Sauna Slow the Aging Process?
Sitting in a sauna is relaxing, isn’t it? But, can it also slow the aging process? Find out what science says about this issue and what the health benefits of sitting in a sauna are.
August 19, 2018
How High Intensity Exercise Makes Your Brain More Efficient
Exercise is good for your brain, right? Yes, but high intensity exercise may actually make your brain more efficient. Find how picking up the pace of your workouts can give your brain a boost!
August 12, 2018
What Are Metabolic Conditioning Workouts and What Benefits Do They Offer?
You’ve probably heard of the term “metabolic conditioning,” but what exactly does it mean? Furthermore, what are the benefits to taking this approach to working out? Find what this form of training can improve your fitness in a sports-specific way.
August 12, 2018