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.
Most women don’t have to worry about getting bulky. Still, some women want to focus on muscle strength without building muscle mass. Is that possible? This article talks about how training impacts muscle strength and muscle size and whether it’s possible to increase muscle strength without increasing size.
Some women cut back on dietary protein along with calories when they’re trying to lose weight. That’s not such a good idea, especially after menopause. A recent study reveals the importance of getting enough protein – and consuming it throughout the day. Find out why it’s important along with some high protein snacks you can enjoy.
When most people think of the benefits of exercise and its impact on longevity, they think of aerobic exercise, but when it comes to diseases of aging and longevity, strength training may be your ticket to better health. Find out why.
Feeling comfortable with a fitness routine is important but getting TOO comfortable can lead to stagnation, mental fatigue and plateaus. This article talks about why workout variety is important and some of the ways you can vary your exercise routine.
A HiiT shorter workout holds the potential to improve your cardiovascular fitness, lower insulin resistance, and even help you build muscle mass.
What you eat after exercise and when you eat it matters. It may also affect the results you get from your strength-training workout. Here are four reasons why it’s important to eat a protein and carb meal as soon as your workout is over.
Exercise can reduce the risk of health problems. It can also prevent some loss of lean body mass and drop in metabolism that occurs with age. Now a new study shows that a combination of lower-body strength training and balance exercises can reduce the risk of falls and injuries as we grow older. Discover why it’s important to work on lower-body strength and balance – and a simple test to see how good your sense of balance is.
Is protein the new anti-aging nutrient? Find out why protein requirements go up with age and the effects not getting enough dietary protein can have on your body composition and on your health.
Most people gain weight as they age, and they blame it on their metabolism. It’s true that basal metabolic rate slows down with age, but is this inevitable? Find out what you can do to keep your metabolism from slowing down with age.
It becomes more difficult to lose body fat as you move out of your 20s, and it can be particularly challenging when you hit middle-age, but have you ever wondered why? This article discusses three physiological factors that make fat loss more difficult with age and offers tips on dealing with this problem.
You lose muscle mass and strength starting around the age of 30. How does aging affect muscle strength and muscle mass? Read on to find out.
