If you were to ask a health professional what a normal resting heart rate is they’d tell you between 60 and 100. Yet, having a heart rate at the upper end of this range has a surprising health risk. Find out what a high-normal heart rate says about health and longevity.
When you’re trying to get fitter and stronger, the last thing you want is to overreach or push yourself past the point where your body can recover. Overreaching can lead to a more severe form of exercise fatigue trainers refer to as overtraining. Fortunately, you can prevent this problem by following a few guidelines.
Yoga has a variety of health benefits. A regular yoga routine helps improve flexibility, fine tunes your balance skills, and increase muscle endurance. Here’s the question. Do any of the common forms of yoga improve aerobic capacity and can they be considered a cardiovascular workout? Find out.
Who doesn’t want to live a long life, as long as you’re able to do the things you enjoy? Some people believe genetics are the primary determinant of aging. Is this true or can you extend your lifespan through healthy lifestyle habits? Find out what research shows and discover 4 health and longevity markers you can test at home.
One type of workout most people don’t consider until they’re injured or have joint issues is low-impact workouts. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to jump to get an intense workout. Here are four myths about low-impact exercise dispelled.
Circuit training workouts offer variety and they help to reduce exercise boredom and burnout – but do they improve cardiovascular fitness? Find out what research shows and the pros and cons of circuit training workouts.
Researchers are constantly in search of new markers or predictors of how long a person is likely to live. Here are four simple tests you can do that’ll give you an idea of how healthy your cardiovascular and nervous systems are, both of which are important for health and longevity.
It’s no secret that a 20 year old has a higher aerobic capacity than an 80 year old. This is partially due to age-related changes that affect the heart. This article discusses how your heart rate changes with age and how its response to exercise changes over time. It also discusses the benefits of aerobic training during all stages of life.
Exercise may feel uncomfortable, especially when you’re really challenging yourself. Are there ways to reduce the perception of how hard exercise feels so you feel more comfortable or can perform a little longer or harder? Discover four ways to make exercise feel easier that are supported by research.
How do you monitor exercise intensity? One popular way is to determine at what percentage of your maximal heart rate you’re at – but how accurate are the calculations you use to determine maximal heart rate? Some research suggests the old formula 220 minus age isn’t very accurate for women. Find out what a more accurate formula might be as well as other ways to monitor exercise intensity.
Is the much-used formula for calculating maximal heart rate accurate – or are there better ways to measure the intensity of your workout? Find out why the old formula for calculating maximal heart rate isn’t always reliable and other options for estimating exercise intensity.
Do you do a cool-down after a workout or plop down in the nearest chair to recover? Cooling down is the part of a workout that people are most likely to skip. How important is the cool-down and can it prevent injury or muscle soreness?
