Exercise
Strength training is now recognized as essential for human health, and is a mandatory requirement in WHO guidelines. Beyond physical longevity, lifting weights triggers neurological growth and stabilizes emotions for sharper cognitive performance.
Fundamentals
Not smoking, moving regularly, and eating varied foods add the most years to your life
A study published in JAMA Network Open found that non-smoking, regular exercise, and a diverse diet significantly increase the likelihood…
Lifting weights builds muscle and may sharpen your thinking too
A new study reveals that weight training not only builds muscle but also boosts brain function. Regular resistance exercises have…
videoHow strong your muscles are may be the single best marker of overall health
Video (in French) According to Professor Martine Duclos, endocrinologist. Muscle strength is a good marker of a person’s health, particularly…
WHO: adults need 150 to 300 minutes of moderate exercise per week
The WHO recommends adults engage in at least 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise or 75–150 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity…
About 30 to 40 minutes of daily exercise can offset long hours of sitting
Spending many hours seated is linked with a higher risk of early death. Evidence shows that about 30 to 40…
Strength training clearly outperforms cardio for fat loss and metabolic health
Strength- or resistance-based exercise builds muscle that keeps burning energy even when you rest. New research shows this type of…
Muscular strength found more crucial than cardio for longevity
Running, aerobic fitness has heart-boosting effects. Weight lifting are associated with lower overall rates of death and negative cardiovascular events. Moderate to vigorous physical activity, 1h+/week, significantly reduces mortality risk.
Diet plays a bigger role in weight loss than exercise
Role of physical activity in weight loss for people with obesity remains modest but beneficial Exercise, particularly aerobic training, contributes…
Optimizations
Cardio before or after weights? Match order to your goal
For many gym-goers, sticking to training matters more than perfect order. Cleveland Clinic ties sequence to goals (endurance first, strength first) and, for weight loss, to what you will actually do. A 2025 trial in forty-five young men with obesity favored resistance-before-cycling for fat mass, body fat percentage, android versus gynoid fat, and MVPA, with similar aerobic fitness either way. Hindustan Times coach quotes are user-generated and unverified by the outlet.
Strength training beats running for diabetes benefits in mice
A new mouse study finds that strength training is more effective than running for improving glucose metabolism and fighting diabetes.
After 40, lifting weights is the best way to slow muscle loss
Most people start to lose small amounts of muscle in their thirties, but the decline speeds up after forty. This…
Economic development drives obesity primarily through increased calorie intake, not reduced activity
A global study examining energy expenditure and obesity across 34 populations reveals that economic development is strongly associated with increased…
Three evidence-based rules that help people lose fat sustainably
A doctor's approach to losing fat: maintain a sustainable calorie deficit, prioritize protein at every meal, and focus on lifestyle fit over diet perfection.
Walking 100 minutes a day may lower chronic back pain risk
Walking for back pain is simple, cheap, and easy to repeat. A large 2025 study linked more than 100 minutes of daily walking with lower chronic low back pain risk, but it does not prove cause and effect.
Emerging
A training method that stretches muscles under load may double muscle growth
Lengthened supersets are an effective workout strategy that combines exercises targeting the lengthened (stretched) phase of muscle movement. This approach…
Every-minute-on-the-minute training keeps rest short and muscle growth high
EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute) workouts involve completing a set of exercises every minute, using the remaining time for…
videoYoung adults today are less physically active and sicker than previous generations
This speech, delivered by a passionate advocate, calls for urgent action against the societal tsunami of physical inactivity and sedentary…
Resting 2-3 minutes between sets maximises muscle growth, while 3-5 minutes gives the best strength gains
Lifting weights keeps muscle tissue strong, bones dense and joints stable, which maintains mobility and lowers the risk of falls…
Vigorous exercise may briefly harm muscle cells, a study finds
A new study on vigorous exercise suggests that exhaustive workouts may temporarily harm mitochondria by increasing oxidative stress in elite athletes.
A pill that mimics some effects of exercise is being tested in mice
A molecule called SLU-PP-332 boosted the metabolism and helped muscle gain and weight loss in mice – though it will…