How quickly can exercise give you a mood lift? Would you believe 10 minutes? That’s what new research shows. Here’s why exercise is your best bet for getting a fast boost in mood.
What do you curl with – a barbell or dumbbells? You can work your biceps effectively with either, but they each have their strengths and weaknesses. Here are the pros and cons of each and why you might best be served using both.
Potassium is a key mineral, also called an electrolyte, that your body needs in large quantities. Unfortunately, most people don’t get enough of it. If you exercise, do you need more potassium? Read on and discover how potassium impacts exercise performance and health.
You can do some strength training exercises either seated or standing. Are there advantages to one approach over the other? It depends on the exercise and on your goals. Here’s what you need to know about seated vs. standing strength-training exercises.
Do you do high-intensity interval training? You probably already know that you can adapt some aspects of interval training to better meet your goals. Here are the four main variables you can alter to change the emphasis of the workout.
How much of fitness and athletic capabilities is due to genetics and how much is a product of training and motivation? Studies have looked at this issue and it’s a combination of training and genetics that makes one person get fitter and stronger than another. Here’s how much of a role genetics and training play.
It’s common knowledge that junk food isn’t good for you. But do you know all of the reasons why? Here are six reasons you should steer clear of highly processed convenience food and fast food. Some of them may surprise you!
We know the long term health benefits of aerobic exercise and the list is a long one! What may surprise you is you also get immediate health benefits from an aerobic workout. In fact, your risk of dying of a heart attack is lower for hours after a sweat session. Here’s why.
Contrary to what you might have read, arthritic joints need movement too. In fact, exercise can improve stiff, achy joints. Recently, scientists identified a new reason movement is so important for joint health. Find out more.
Can lunges help you get stronger, shapelier buttocks? Find out how effective lunges are for the booty and which variations are best for shaping your backside.
How balanced is your strength training? Here are six muscle groups you should train on a regular basis to avoid muscle imbalances. Remember, weakness in one muscle group can cause injury to others by forcing other muscles to take over the weak muscle’s function. So, keep your training balanced with these exercises.
We know that squats make us stronger and build functional strength in the lower body. Not to mention, they build beautiful quads! But, can doing squats regularly also improve brain function? Find out what new research shows.
