Obesity is strongly linked to the risk of developing post-menopausal breast cancer. But new research shows the size of your waistline may be a more important marker of breast cancer risk than your weight or BMI. Here’s why.
Can exercise lower your risk of stroke? If so, how much exercise do you need? Find out what research shows about physical activity and its relationship to stroke risk. You’ll also discover tips for reducing your own risk.
You might prepare physically for a workout, but what about mental prep? It’s important too for peak exercise performance. Here are six tips for how to prepare mentally for your workouts.
All exercise burns calories. Most people do moderate-intensity exercise, like cycling or jogging, to help with weight loss. But studies show high-intensity interval training may be a better choice. Here’s how HIIT training makes it easier to control your weight.
Are you using enough weight to challenge your muscles or has your workout become stagnant? Here are five signs it’s time to increase the resistance you’re using. How many of them apply to you?
What’s not to love about eating a whole, unprocessed, Mediterranean diet? It offers variety. Plus, research shows it lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease. But why? Here are 5 probable reasons the Mediterranean diet is the most heart-healthy on earth.
Deadlifts and their variations are a total body exercise that burns calories as they build strength, particularly in the back. But what if you’re trying to shape your buttocks? Does the conventional deadlift activate the glutes more or does a Romanian deadlift? Here’s what an EMG study showed.
Diet sodas were once a popular substitute for sugar-sweetened, fizzy beverages. Their popularity has died somewhat as concerns about artificial sweeteners grow. Now, new research suggests that drinking, diet sodas may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Find out more.
Are your knees sore after doing high-impact exercise? It could be jumper’s knee. Find out what this condition is, how it might affect your ability to exercise, and what you can do to treat and prevent it in the future.
Fitness quotes are popular on social media sites. Some of these quotes sound a bit trite while others offer information and motivation. Here are 5 of the best fitness quotes that are spot on!
Inflammation is a driver of a number of chronic health problems, and diet plays a key role in how inflamed your body is. Read on and discover five types of food that research links with reduced inflammation. You’ll also discover general, dietary guidelines for reducing the inflammatory response.
How’s your deadlift? Unless you’re doing them correctly, you won’t get the full fitness benefits of this phenomenal exercise. In this article, you’ll discover some of the most common mistakes that get in the way of deadlift perfection.
