How Strong Is Your Grip? How to Find Out and Why It Matters
How strong is your hand grip, and why does it matter? Here’s a simple way to measure your hand grip strength at home, why you should, and how to make your grip stronger.
June 2, 2019
Tag: hand grip strength
2 Simple Tests That Measure Overall Fitness and the Odds of Dying Early
Wouldn’t it be nice if there were simple tests that give you some idea of your odds of dying early? No, these aren’t blood tests but simple measures any doctor can make, yet many don’t do it. Find out what they are.
May 19, 2019
The Surprising Survival Benefits of Being Fit
We think of cardiovascular risk markers, like blood pressure, lipids, and blood sugar, as the main markers of how healthy we are and how likely we are to survive in the upcoming decades. Now, a new study shows that another marker is just as important, if not more, so. That marker is physical fitness!
April 14, 2019
Diet Versus Exercise: Which Improves Metabolic Syndrome More?
There’s an ongoing epidemic of metabolic syndrome and it shows no signs of letting up. Lifestyle changes like diet and exercise can lower your risk for metabolic problems – but which one is best – diet or exercise? Find out what a new study shows.
August 30, 2015
Hand Grip Strength: What It Says About Your Overall Fitness
Do you have a strong hand grip or a weak one? The answer to this question is more important than you think. The strength of your hand grip says something about how strong you are and how much muscle mass you carry on your frame. It even says something about your overall health. Find out more.
June 30, 2013