Strength training makes you stronger and helps slow the muscle aging process, but is it good for your heart too? A recent study says yes. Here’s why strength training is as good for your heart as aerobic exercise.
You’ve probably heard that endurance exercise is best for heart health and that strength training does little to improve heart function or protect against cardiovascular disease. However, a new study calls this into question. Can strength training lower your risk of cardiovascular disease too?
Too often, people skip the cooldown after a workout entirely or cut it short. Don’t do it! Slowly reducing the intensity of a workout and doing an active cooldown is better for your heart and circulatory system. Here’s why.
Does exercise increase the risk of a common, heart rhythm abnormality called atrial fibrillation? Here’s why exercise, in moderation, may be a good thing for the health of your heart and for your risk of developing a-fib.
Do you use a foam roller regularly? You might be getting a surprising but unexpected benefit to your health from foam rolling. Find out what it is.
Aerobic exercise has substantial benefits for heart health. You may have heard that it takes at least 4 to 6 weeks to accrue the heart health benefits of exercise. However, a new study suggests that even a single aerobic exercise session may be beneficial. Here’s why.
Increasingly, studies show the importance of sleep for good health and weight control. However, did you know lack of sleep for even one night has an impact on your heart? Find out why sleep is essential for healthy heart function.
Plant foods – you hear a lot about the benefits of eating a plant-based diet. Can adopting such an eating plan help you live longer? This article looks at this issue and also points out the difference between vegetarian, vegan, and plant-based diets.
Did you know both aerobic exercise and resistance training change the architecture of your heart? But they do it in different ways. Find out more about how exercise alters the structure of your heart and how it affects heart health.
How old is your heart? You heart may be aging faster or slower than the rest of your body. Fortunately, you can get a rough idea of your heart age by answering a few questions. Plus, you have the ability to slow down how fast your heart is aging through lifestyle. Get the full story.
It’s no secret that exercise is important for heart health but what type is best? Most doctors recommend moderate-intensity exercise like brisk walking, but is high-intensity exercise a better choice? Find out what research shows.
Aerobic exercise and resistance training both change the structure of your heart, but in slightly different ways. After about three months of regular endurance exercise, the left ventricle in your heart begins to enlarge by dilating. Over time, the left ventricular wall becomes slightly thicker as well.
