What is the best at-home cardio option?

What is the best at-home cardio option?

Cardio, short for cardiovascular exercise, refers to any form of rhythmic physical activity that increases heart rate and breathing so that the heart and lungs can deliver oxygen to working muscles. Essentially, it’s the kind of exercise that makes you huff and puff and leaves many people scared. People often do aerobic exercise to lose …

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Magnetic workout mat helps muscle cells grow and work together

Magnetic workout mat helps muscle cells grow and work together

The researchers created a magnet-containing gel mat that simulates the mechanical forces exerted on muscle cells during exercise. The new training mat could help test treatments for people with muscle injuries and neuromuscular diseases or develop artificial muscles for use in soft robots. In the body, cells communicate through a combination of chemical, electrical and …

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Exercise that helps fight dementia at any age

Exercise that helps fight dementia at any age

A side plank uses resistance to provide a full-body workout. April Laugh/Pixabay, used with permission Following a healthy diet, being physically active, using stress management techniques, getting a good night’s sleep, and maintaining overall emotional well-being are evidence-based tools recommended to improve the lives of people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia and even …

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Fitness instructor Lindsey Gordon sets pulses racing in her high school uniform

Fitness Trainer Lindsey Gordon Sets Pulses Racing In Her Schoolgirl Uniform

Fitness instructor Lindsey Gordon is more than ready for Halloween! The social media sensation put on a hot display for her 287,000 Instagram followers while wearing a schoolgirl uniform that didn’t leave much to the imagination! Lindsey Gordon dresses up in her Itty Bitty schoolgirl uniform In one of her latest Instagram posts, the popular …

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How to beat the winter blues: exercise, socializing and eating healthy can help keep your spirits up

How to beat the winter blues: exercise, socializing and eating healthy can help keep your spirits up

As the night approaches, it is common to feel your spirits drop. Daylight decreases from its June maximum of 5pm to just seven and a half hours in December. No wonder everyone is a little grumpy. We may experience an increase in sleepiness or daytime drowsiness, loss of interest, difficulty thinking clearly, social withdrawal, irritability, …

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I tried an equipment-free CrossFit WOD from Ben Smith, the fittest man on the planet in 2015 – can you beat my score?

I tried an equipment-free CrossFit WOD from Ben Smith, the fittest man on the planet in 2015 - can you beat my score?

One of the things I love about CrossFit is that even though I’m far from the fittest person in my gym, I can still try a challenge proposed by a former Fittest Man On Earth title holder. This 20-minute CrossFit workout comes from the mind of 2015 Games champion Ben Smith, and it’s so simple …

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New Weight Loss Drug Works Like an Exercise Pill

New Weight Loss Drug Works Like an Exercise Pill

The weight loss drug revolution appears to have truly arrived. For decades, there have been compounds available that reduce weight or strengthen muscles, but they always have dangerous side effects and worsen long-term health. The compensation simply wasn’t worth it. A weight loss pill still seemed far away. Now, drugs like Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro …

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Even short runs bring great health benefits

Even short runs bring great health benefits

Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise in America. It may also be one of the healthiest. Numerous long-term studies, some involving thousands of participants, have shown that running benefits people physically and mentally. Research has also found that runners tend to live longer and have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease …

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