Interval training is good for fat loss and for the health of your heart, to name a few benefits. Now a new study shows that interval training, even resistance interval training, is healthy for your blood vessels. Find out more.
It sounds intuitive – exercise more and you’ll lose more weight. The reality is that this isn’t always the case. Here’s why.
Flexibility is important for performance and for functionality. You sometimes hear that weight training reduces flexibility. Is there any truth to this idea?
Plants contain phytonutrients that meat and dairy lack. You might wonder whether you can get all of the nutrients your body needs with a plant-based diet. Find out.
You already know you can strengthen your muscles through strength training – but what about your tendons? This article looks at whether you can make tendons stronger and the best approach to doing that.
Do you drink dairy milk or do you prefer one of the growing number of non-dairy milk alternatives? Not all milk alternatives are the same. Here are some tips for choosing the best milk alternatives that meet your needs.
Delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMs, is no fun. If you have very sore muscles, you might be tempted not to train for a few days until they recover. Is this a good idea?
It’s not surprising that we lose muscle strength and size with age – but did you know the muscle fiber composition of your muscle fibers change to? Find out how these changes occur and why you need more power training.
Are you stuck in a frustrating resistance training plateau? One way to change things up is to “wave load” your weight training sets. What is wave loading? Find out.
Exercise increases blood flow to the brain and is a brain healthy habit. Yet, you can’t do it once in a while and expect to get the benefits. In fact, a new study shows that you lose some of the benefits after taking even a short break. Find out more.
You’ve probably heard that grains raise your blood sugar and aren’t a healthy choice, especially if you have diabetes. However, all grains aren’t created equal. Read on and discover five whole grains that won’t cause a rapid rise in blood sugar.
Some meals are more satiating than others – but have you ever wondered why? This article talks about five factors that impact how satiating a food is and why some foods fill you up more than others.
