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Are you getting enough zinc in your diet? There’s some evidence that people over the age of 60 and those who exercise need more zinc for optimal health and fitness. Read on and find out why. You’ll also discover why it’s best to get zinc in food form and what the best sources of zinc are.
Some research shows that exercise suppresses immune function for several hours after an intense workout. However, more recent research finds that the shift in immune function may be beneficial rather than harmful. Here’s why.
If you’re female, you’d probably like to reduce your risk of breast cancer, especially if you’re at high risk. Exercise is one way to do that – but what type is best? Find out what recent research shows.
High-intensity interval training is growing in popularity. Some research shows it’s more effective for fat loss than moderate-intensity exercise. Why might this be? A hormone called adrenaline seems to play a role. Find out more about adrenaline and high-intensity exercise and how it can help you shed body fat.
Are you still doing steady-state cardio? Why not bump it up a notch and introduce some high-intensity workouts? Here are five reasons why high-intensity interval training is one of the best ways to get into better shape.
Sure, exercise improves your health and body composition – but can it make you more successful at work? A new study looks at another benefit exercise offers – a more balanced home and work life. Find out how working out can enhance your life at work and at home.
Exercise does good things for almost every part of your body – but what about your skin? Does exercise have benefits for your skin too including skin cancer? Discover the possible benefits working out has for your skin and how to maximize them.
Can exercise lower your risk for getting cancer if you’re a woman? For certain cancers, the answer seems to be yes. Find out five cancers that are common in women that exercise reduces your risk for. Another reason to keep working out!
Are you drinking enough water? If you’re like many people – probably not. If you do an intense workout, hydration is even more important and the effects of mild dehydration after a workout can linger throughout the day. Here’s why you should be drinking more water along with ideas on how to enjoy it more.
You’ve heard about the benefits of workouts that elicit an “after-burn.” Have you ever wondered what affects the degree of after-burn you get? Discover how to fine tune your workouts to keep burning calories at a higher rate once you’ve finished.
Why are carbs more important if you exercise? There are three main reasons carbs are important if you workout. Here’s why you need them.
There are two types of exercise recovery – active recovery and passive recovery. Exercise recovery refers both to short-term recovery when you’re doing interval training and longer term recovery between workouts. Find out the advantages of each and how to apply them to your workouts.
