Exercise has many health benefits and it may even slow the aging process and help you stay fitter and more functional as the years go by. Here are five scientifically-backed ways exercise might slow aging.
Are biceps curls the main exercise you do for your biceps? You’ll get more balanced arm development if you include these exercises.
What if you could only do one strength-training exercise to stay strong, fit, and functional? Which would you choose? Find out what the best option might be!
You need to train hard but avoid injury as well. Certain exercises place you at higher risk of injury. Here are five upper body strength-training exercises you should do with caution or modify due to their higher risk of injury.
Can you work strength and muscle hypertrophy in the same workout and do it in a time-expedient manner? Here’s a repetition scheme that will allow you to do just that. Take your strength and hypertrophy training to the next level with this advanced strength training variation.
How often do you check your blood pressure? When you do, there’s compelling evidence that you should check it twice, in the morning and the evening. Here’s why.
You’ve heard about the benefits of interval training. Now there’s a different variation on the same concept that may be even more effective. It’s called rest-based training. Find out how it can help you get more fit.
Planks are an isometric exercise that targets the muscles in your core, including the abs muscles. If you want more core stability, planks are a must-do exercise. But what about abdominal hypertrophy? Are planks alone enough to give you six-pack abs?
Are you doing hip thrusts? It’s the ultimate hip extension exercise. If you’re trying to get stronger glutes, this is one exercise that should be part of your glute routine. Here’s why.
If you’re trying to improve your cardiovascular fitness or V02 max, what type of exercise is best? You might assume that jogging or cycling is the best alternative. But you might be surprised. There’s another type of training that can boost your aerobic capacity and it takes less time.
Does how flexible your joints are say something about the health of your heart? It’s an intriguing possibility. Surprisingly, research shows that there may be a link between the health of your arteries and how flexible you are.
Studies show some medications can affect exercise performance – but what about supplements? Could some of the supplements in your medicine cabinet do the same thing? Find out what research shows and what supplements you might best avoid.
