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To get benefits from exercise takes time – or does it? Here are some health and fitness benefits that show up in as little as one workout. Exercise is an activity that sometimes brings immediate returns!
Yes, it takes time to change the composition of your body and develop cardiovascular endurance, but don’t let that discourage you. Exercise offers immediate gratification. Here are seven immediate benefits of working out.
What’s the deal with nutrient timing? How important is timing your nutrient intake for muscle recovery and growth? Find out why post-exercise nutrition is essential and how to maximize it.
You slept very little last night and feel exhausted. Still, you feel obligated to fit in a workout. Should you exercise when you’re sleep-deprived or take a day off? Find out why it’s better to rest and recover for a day rather than “push through” a workout when you’re feeling exhausted.
Are you too focused on the number of calories you’re burning DURING exercise? That certainly makes exercise less enjoyable and it can also keep you from getting the results you’re looking for. Find out why the number of calories burned during a workout session isn’t all that important – and what is.
Can exercise help you avoid the flu? Find out what research shows about exercise and how it affects immunity and your ability to fight off colds and flu. You’ll also discover ways to enhance your body’s ability to fight off flu and upper respiratory infections when you work out.
When people who exercise say they’re addicted, is there any science behind it? Is exercise addictive? There may be some truth to the idea.
If you run or work out, you’ve probably experienced a “second wind,” where exercise becomes less fatiguing, and you have increased energy and motivation to keep going. It’s a good feeling, but have you ever wondered what causes it?
Don’t have the time to do a single 30-minute exercise session? You may get even better benefits by breaking your workout into three 10-minute short exercise sessions. Find out why.
Doing any exercise is better than being a couch potato, but there’s some evidence that exercise twice a day could get you slimmer faster
