Are you concerned about your risk of cardiovascular disease? For good reason! Heart disease is still the number one cause of death in Western countries. Fortunately, exercise can lower your risk of developing heart disease and it does so partially by improving these cardiovascular risk factors.
High-intensity interval training is a time effective way to work out. Studies show this training structure can improve aerobic and anaerobic fitness capacity. What is the best way to structure the active and rest intervals to boost aerobic capacity? Here are some guidelines based on new research.
Have you had a knee injury in the past? You may have heard that wearing a knee brace lowers your risk of re-injuring your knee. Is there any truth to this? Find out more about knee braces, the types available, and whether they help prevent knee injuries.
Have you ever tried to make a healthy lifestyle change that didn’t stick? Soon enough, you were back to your old ways and less than healthy habits. Don’t let it happen! Here are 6 ways to make healthy habits stick.
Resistance bands work your muscles differently than conventional strength training with weight machines, dumbbells, and barbells. Therefore, they can help you make new gains and avoid reaching a strength-training plateau. But first, you need resistance bands. Here are some tips for choosing the best ones for your workouts.
Research shows that exercise, particularly aerobic exercise, is good for brain health. In fact, aerobic exercise reduces loss of brain volume due to aging and even helps nerve cells form new connections. But getting your brain involved in physical exercise may be even more beneficial!
How low do you squat? If you’re trying to build glute strength or hypertrophy your bottom line, you might wonder whether deep squats offer an advantage over parallel squats. Here’s what science says about squat depth and glute activation.
Adding more mindfulness to your workouts can make your workouts more enjoyable and effective. How can you make your workouts more mindful? Here are seven ways to enhance the mindfulness of all of your workouts.
Fitness training should be balanced. Most people work on strength and endurance but neglect other aspects of fitness. But there’s one component of fitness that most people neglect, here’s what it is and how to make sure it doesn’t happen to you!
Power training–you need it to perform your best in many sports and also to slow the aging process. Muscles lose strength and power as the years go by. What is the best way to train for power? Should you use a lighter weight and higher reps or a heavier weight and fewer reps? Find out.
Do you include isometric exercises in your strength-training routine? You might wonder what the benefits are. For one, isometric movements can help you break through a strength plateau. However, this type of exercise has some disadvantages too. Find out more.
If you’re a serious runner, you “go to” exercise is running. However, you still need strength training. Runners lose muscle and strength as they age and running mainly works the lower body. You might also wonder if strength training can make you a better runner? Find out.
