Is Being Aerobically Fit Key to Longevity?
Being aerobically fit is helpful if you’re an athlete but can it also help you live a longer life? Find out what research shows about exercise, aerobic capacity, and longevity.
October 1, 2017
Category: Fitness Articles
Is It Okay to Exercise After Eating?
Do you follow the advice of waiting at least two hours after a meal to work out? Is this an old wives’ tale or are there reasons why you shouldn’t exercise after eating breakfast, lunch or dinner?
September 24, 2017
Are You Making These Common Lunge Mistakes?
Lunges are an effective exercise for the lower body but you’ll get more benefits if you do them correctly. How many of these common lunge mistakes are you making?
September 24, 2017
Should You Strength Train and Do Aerobic Exercise on the Same Day?
Strength training and aerobic exercise – you need them both. But, what’s the best way to schedule them? Is it okay to do them on the same day? Find out what research shows about concurrent training.
September 24, 2017
What Impact Does Exercise Have On Sleep Insomnia?
Insomnia is a problem for one in three people. If you sometimes have problems falling asleep you might wonder whether exercising later in the day can compound this problem. Find out what research shows about exercise and insomnia.
September 17, 2017
Are You Making These Post-Workout Nutrition Mistakes?
What do you do after a workout is over? Hopefully, you gradually cool down and then focus on post-workout nutrition – but are you doing it correctly? Here are five common mistakes people make when refueling after a workout.
September 17, 2017
How Negative Reps Help You Gain Muscle Strength & Size
Are you always looking for ways to get more out of your weight training efforts? One approach is to use negative reps training where you emphasize the eccentric or negative portion of the movement.
September 10, 2017
How Meditation Can Help You with Weight Training
Can meditation help you with strength training? It’s certainly a relaxing pursuit but it may also be complementary to your weight training program. Here’s why.
September 10, 2017
How High-Intensity Interval Training Slows Aging at the Cellular Level
High-intensity interval training – we know it has benefits, but did you know it may also slow the aging process. Here’s how.
September 3, 2017
5 Factors that Impact How Much Fat As A Fuel Source You Burn During a Workout
No question about it – your body needs a constant supply of fuel and even more during exercise. That fuel is usually fat or carbohydrates – but how does your body decide when to use carbohydrates or fat as a fuel source? Here are five factors that determine which fuel your body turns to most during exercise.
September 3, 2017
Hypertrophy Training: Does Training Too Often Interfere with Muscle Growth?
Hypertrophy Training – You might think that training more will lead to greater gains – but that’s not necessarily true. Muscles need rest and recovery time to grow. Here’s why training more doesn’t always lead to greater strength and hypertrophy gains.
September 3, 2017
How Much Does Genetics Impact Obesity?
Is obesity more genetics or lifestyle? That’s a question researchers have asked for years and continue to ponder. This article looks at the role that genes play in weight gain and obesity.
September 3, 2017