A single workout can rewire your brain’s memory circuits

A single workout can rewire your brain's memory circuits

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

11 Incredible Fitness Changes That Will Inspire You

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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

Heart disease: An extra 10 minutes of sleep each night can reduce the risk

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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

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son does his bodybuilding debut – stealing his 9-move push-up workout

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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

Experts reveal how much exercise middle-aged women need to exercise each week to halve their risk of premature death

A study found that middle-aged women who exercised regularly had a significantly lower risk of early death than those who did not.

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

No sitting or planks – this 15-minute standing resistance band workout will help you build a strong core

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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

Simple, static exercises can lower your blood pressure more than running

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We underestimated When we think of heart health, we usually think of running or jogging. For years, we’ve been told that we should move to save our arteries. But a growing body of research suggests that the most powerful weapon against hypertension may not be moving at all. Isometric exercises (holding static positions), such as … Read more

‘Evidence’: Exercise cuts middle-aged women’s risk of death in half

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We all know that exercise is good for us. Moving our bodies improves our mental and physical health, with even a small increase in physical activity leading to significant benefits. New Australian research, published today in PLOS Medicine, highlights the importance of staying physically active for women in their 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s. Researchers … Read more