men and women
This article explores the differences in nutritional requirements between men and women. Discover why women and men need differing quantities of key nutrients for optimal health and why.
Both genders gain strength and muscle mass through strength training, but do women build muscle slower than men? Here’s what science shows about gender differences in muscle and strength gains.
Men have more muscle than women naturally, but what happens with aging? Do men lose muscle at the same rate as women? Here’s what science shows about muscle loss over the decades and the role that gender plays in age-related
You see more women in yoga classes than you do men. Is that because women are naturally more flexible? Read on and you’ll discover whether women have a natural advantage in the flexibility department and why.
If you have a spouse or a significant other are you more likely to let your fitness level slip? Are there differences between men and women? Find out what research shows about being in a long-term relationship and how it impacts overall fitness.
Is it really true that men are better athletes than women? Maybe, but women have some athletic advantages that men don’t, especially when it comes to endurance exercise. Find out what they are.
Men and women can both improve strength and power and build muscle through training. How do men and women differ in their ability to generate strength and power? Discover what research shows about gender differences in strength and power and what women need to do to maximize their performance in these areas.
Does it seem as if men have an easier time losing body fat than women? Find out what research shows about gender fat loss differences and why men may have an advantage when it comes to staying lean. You’ll also discover how men and women burn fat differently during exercise and at rest.
Men have greater absolute strength than women but do they differ in their response to strength training? Find out how men and women differ in their response to strength training and why strength training is just as important for women.
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.
Ever wonder why some people are naturally thin and struggle to put on weight? Of course, genetics are a factor. Scientists have discovered a gene anomaly in people who struggle to gain weight. Find out more about this finding and other reasons why some people have an easier time avoiding weight gain than others.
After a workout are you drenched in sweat or barely sweating? A number of factors determine how soon and how much you sweat – age, sex and level of training. Do men and women sweat differently and do untrained individuals sweat more or less? Find out more than you ever wanted to know about sweat.
