andOne of the biggest myths surrounding strength training is that it has to take over your entire life to be effective. For many people, strengthening their entire body and enjoying the many benefits it can bring – from increasing physical capacity to reducing the risk of injury and combating chronic diseases – can be achieved … Read more
The literature is full of myths about how to prevent brain aging. One of the most enduring is that exercise can prevent the decline in cognitive function that normally comes with normal aging. An article this week Journal of the American Medical Association – Neurology An experiment is reported that tests the claim that cognitive … Read more
I spent years in and out of the gym, trying the latest fitness trends. Consequently, my social media feed is often filled with shirtless, sweaty men promising to change my workout routine. Then he started. First, there were occasional videos of athletes grinding through a series of grueling tasks: pushing sleds full of plates, jumping … Read more
A short period of exercise may do more for your brain than you might expect. New research led by the University of Iowa shows that even one exercise can quickly change how your brain processes memory. The findings provide the first direct look at how exercise changes the electrical activity in the human brain associated … Read more
1 Jill McLaughlin “Finding Crunch was instrumental in my journey; I work out there six to seven days a week. I strength train with weights on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, do a TRX circuit on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and do a cardio dance class on Sundays. I also walk for about an hour every night.” … Read more
Share on PinterestSmall lifestyle changes can provide significant heart health protection, a new study suggests. Image credit: Westend61/Getty Images A new study examined how small lifestyle changes can affect heart health. The research team followed more than 50,000 people for about 8 years and tracked habits such as sleep, nutrition and exercise. At the end … Read more
When you’ve inherited the genetics of one of the greatest bodybuilders who ever lived, you might as well take advantage of them, right? Joseph Bina, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son, certainly is. The 28-year-old is following in his father’s footsteps and competing in his first bodybuilding competition on Saturday, April 5 at the NPC Natural Colorado State … Read more
By CIARAN FOREMAN, Reporter Published: 06:35 EDT, 27 March 2026 | Updated: 07:01 EDT, 27 March 2026 A study found that middle-aged women who exercised regularly had a significantly lower risk of early death than those who did not. Researchers in Australia found that women who consistently exercised for the recommended weekly amount of 150 … Read more
Standing workouts aren’t just an accessible alternative to floor-based sitting; They can be even more effective in some areas, and you can certainly achieve all kinds of fitness goals without hitting the deck for exercise. “Real-world standing exercises can be a fantastic way to build real-world strength; the way you balance, posture and move your … Read more
Singapore – After two shots in 2015 and 2022 that left half of her body immobilized, Ms. Esther Teo could not even stand on her feet for two minutes. Concerned about being bedridden and inspired by a TV show that featured an 80-year-old man doing deadlifts, Mrs. Theo, 66, searched for and found a manual … Read more