You may have heard that men over age 50 have an easier time building muscle relative to older women? Don’t believe it! A study from UNSW in Sydney dispels the notion that women over 50 do not benefit from strength training as much as men and that both genders can build muscle later in life.
Push-ups are one of the best bodyweight exercises for the upper body but there are also push-up variations that target different parts of your upper body more than a standard push-up. What if you’re trying to work your shoulders harder? Here’s one of the best push-up variations to try.
One reason people work out is to burn more calories and lose weight. What you eat matters too, and you might wonder how exercise affects appetite. Can it suppress your appetite and reduce how much you eat? Find out what research shows.
Are you convinced that all packaged foods are unhealthy? There’s good news if you like the convenience they offer. Here are five healthy, nutrient-dense foods that come in a package.
Could consuming more omega-3s help with delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS)? A new study looks at this issue. Here’s what the study shows and how you can get the benefits if you work out.
Genes play a role in whether you develop certain health problems, but they aren’t the full story. A healthy lifestyle matters too. In fact, there’s a branch of science that focuses on gene expression in response to lifestyle. Can you reprogram the genes you inherited through lifestyle?
Are training for strength or power? For maximal functionality, you need both. Read on and discover how the two forms of training differ and how to make sure you’re training in a way that maximizes each.
It’s no secret that nuts are a healthy snack for your heart, but does it matter what type you choose? In this article, you’ll discover how raw and roasted nuts differ from a health and nutrition perspective and which is the best choice.
When you squat using a barbell, you can place the bar in two positions: high-bar or low-bar. In this article, you’ll discover the pros and cons of using each approach and how to choose the right one for your fitness goals.
Going through menopause brings with it many changes. One of these may be an increase in waist size. However, based on a new study, an expanding waistline is a marker of future health risks. Here’s why.
Exercise has so many health and fitness benefits but there is one downside – the muscle soreness you get after a workout your body isn’t accustomed to. This phenomenon, called delayed onset muscle soreness, can leave your muscles feeling stiff and sore for up to 5 days. What’s the best treatment? You might be surprised!
Whether you get vitamins from food or a supplement, it’s the amount you absorb that counts. There are four vitamins that you won’t absorb well unless you consume them with a source of fat. Here are the four you should know about.
