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
Non-smoking, regular exercise, and a diverse diet significantly increase longevity
A study published in JAMA Network Open found that non-smoking, regular exercise, and a diverse diet significantly increase the likelihood…
Weight training enhances both muscle strength and brain health
A new study reveals that weight training not only builds muscle but also boosts brain function. Regular resistance exercises have…
videoMuscle strength is a good indicator of a person’s health
Video (in French) According to Professor Martine Duclos, endocrinologist. Muscle strength is a good marker of a person’s health, particularly…
WHO recommends adults engage in at least 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise or 75–150 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity weekly
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
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.
Late morning workouts optimize muscle building
Late morning workouts optimize muscle building by balancing hydration, cortisol, and energy levels Muscle growth primarily depends on consistent, progressive…
Half-hour strength sessions twice a week are enough to build muscle
Why everyone needs stronger muscles From our 30s onward we gradually lose muscle tissue, a process called sarcopenia. Weaker muscles…
Emerging
Overhead Tricep Extensions is 40% more effective that Cable Pushdowns
New research indicates that overhead tricep extensions are significantly more effective at building muscle compared to cable pushdowns, with up…
Experimental pill “SLU-PP-332” mimics endurance training, burns fat and keeps muscle
Researchers in the United States have created an experimental compound called SLU-PP-332 that tells skeletal muscle to behave as if…
Running is more efficient than walking, even 5min per day (2014)
Running as little as five minutes daily is associated with 30% lower all-cause mortality and 45% lower cardiovascular mortality compared to non-runners, according to a study tracking over 55,000 adults for 15 years.