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Is exercise as good as blood pressure medications for lowering blood pressure? Can regular exercise sessions be as effective as pharmaceuticals for maintaining a healthy blood pressure? A study looked at this issue and here’s what it showed.
Stress comes in different forms and there are several different types of stress. Longer term almost any form of stress is bad for you but there’s growing evidence that short-term, controlled exposure to stress might be beneficial. Find out why.
Heart rate variability – what is it and how can it help you train smarter? In this article, you’ll find out what heart rate variability means, how to monitor it, and what it means for your exercise training and your health.
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.
There’s no doubt that exercise lowers your risk for heart disease – but what about sudden death due to an abnormal heart rhythm? Despite the fact that people occasionally drop dead during exercise, research suggests exercise may actually make you more resistant to heart rhythms that lead to sudden death. Find out how.
Are you stronger than you think you are? The answer is almost assuredly yes. This article talks about people who are able to lift seemingly impossible amounts of weight under the right circumstances and how this might be possible. It also discusses the concept of “absolute strength” and “maximal strength.” You just might discover you’re capable of lifting more weight than you think you are.
Are you aging slowly or faster than you should? There isn’t a single test that will tell you what your chronological age is, but if you want a better idea, try these simple tests you can do at home to see where you stand. They’ll give you a rough idea of whether you’re doing the right thing from a lifestyle standpoint to slow down the aging process – and alert you to things you need to change.
Do you get sleepy after you eat a meal? Find out why this happens and how to change your diet to avoid this common problem.
Do you think your heart is healthy and you’re in good cardiovascular shape? One way to find out is to measure heart rate recovery.
Find out why lacing up your gym shoes at dawn and doing your exercise in the morning is better than waiting until later in the day.
