6 Worst Weight Loss Practices
Losing weight isn’t always easy. For some people, it’s highly challenging! But sometimes, we make it even harder by taking part in unhealthy weight loss practices that, ultimately, make it harder to lean down and maintain the weight that you lose. There’s no shortage of weight loss recommendations or fat…
2 Simple Tests That Measure Overall Fitness and the Odds of Dying Early
When you visit your physician, they check your blood pressure, body weight, and, possibly, check blood tests, like lipids and blood sugar. These tests provide a general idea of how healthy you are and your likelihood of dying over the next decade or two. But, research reveals that two other…
Exercise Intensity: 3 Ways to Measure How Hard You’re Exercising
Exercise intensity, along with duration, are two factors that people track when they work out. If you’re exercising at a moderate intensity, you need to work out longer to maximize the cardiovascular benefits of aerobic training. On the other hand, if you ramp up the intensity through high-intensity interval training,…
New Research Shows Protein at Bedtime May Boost Muscle Growth After All
Protein timing is a contentious topic. Some studies suggest that consuming protein at certain times of the day, such as after a workout, boosts muscle protein synthesis. If that’s so, it’s favorable for muscle growth. Other research suggests that it isn’t when you consume it; it’s whether you take in…
The Goblet Squat: Why You May Want It in Your Strength-Training Routine
Squats come in many varieties: front squats, back squats, deep squats, half squats, pistol squats, and more. But there’s one squat type of squat that’s ideal for beginners. Yet this move is effective enough that you can benefit from it even if you’re advanced. It’s the goblet squat. Goblet squat?…
Is All Coffee Equally Healthy?
Did you know that at one-time coffee was thought to be unhealthy? Decades ago, health care professionals might have warned patients that coffee increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and pancreatic cancer and to watch how much you drink. However, it later came to light that researchers didn’t adequately control…
Can Time-Restricted Eating Help with Weight Loss?
If you’re trying to lose weight, you probably focus on what you eat and how much you put on your plate. Smart! Diet quality and portion size are both factors that impact body weight. Diet quality is important for health too. A study in the Journal of the American Medical…
Is Strength Training as Important as Aerobic Exercise for Longevity?
Who doesn’t want to live a long, healthy life? Numerous studies show that aerobic exercise, movement that gets your heart rate up for sustained periods of time, reduces mortality. No surprises here! Aerobic exercise enhances heart and blood vessel health in a number of ways. Just as importantly, it improves…
How Long Does It Take for Exercise to Boost Your Mood? Would You Believe Only 10 Minutes?
One of the benefits of exercise is it makes you feel good, not just longer term but after a single workout. Ever noticed that? Once you begin moving your body and the blood starts pumping to your brain and other organs, you feel energized! In fact, research shows movement is…
Dumbbells vs. Barbell for Biceps Curls: What Are the Benefits of Each?
Curling is a basic move for building strong, defined biceps. Chances are you already include some type of biceps curl in your workouts. Because curls work only the biceps, they’re an isolation exercise, but one that lets you focus with laser-like precision on the two-headed muscle that gives definition to…