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
Creatine plus caffeine may sharpen thinking but not boost workout results
This study found that the combination of caffeine and creatine nitrate significantly improved cognitive function in resistance-trained athletes, particularly in…
Dancing is just as good for your mental health as any other form of exercise
A systematic review found that structured dance interventions significantly improve psychological and cognitive health, often equaling or surpassing the benefits…
Your brain gets the most cognitive benefit from moderate-intensity exercise
Recent research highlights that moderate exercise, rather than intense physical activity, provides the most significant cognitive benefits. Regular, balanced exercise…
Scientists tracked what happens inside every organ seconds after you start exercising
New research on rats reveals that exercise triggers extensive cellular and molecular changes across all 19 organs studied, demonstrating a…
Too much intense exercise may do more harm than good
A new study suggests that while vigorous exercise has many health benefits, it may also lead to a buildup of…
Walking 5,000 steps a day can offset the harm from sitting all day
Research suggests that walking at least 5,000 steps a day can help mitigate the health risks associated with extended periods…
Emerging
Overhead extensions build more tricep muscle than cable pushdowns, by 40%
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…
Even five minutes of running a day is linked to longer life
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.