Walking 20,000 steps a day for a month significantly improves both physical and mental health. Physically, the challenge enhanced the author’s posture, lean muscle, and sleep quality. Mentally, walking fostered emotional stability, positivity, and a sense of well-being, creating a…
Spending many hours seated is linked with a higher risk of early death. Evidence shows that about 30 to 40 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity each day can bring that risk down to the level seen in people who…
Strength- or resistance-based exercise builds muscle that keeps burning energy even when you rest. New research shows this type of training leads to greater fat loss and better blood-sugar control than steady-state cardio sessions. In the trial, people who lifted…
A molecule called SLU-PP-332 boosted the metabolism and helped muscle gain and weight loss in mice – though it will be years before it will be trialed in humans. Scientists have developed a drug that mimics the benefits of rigorous…
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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.
New research indicates that overhead tricep extensions are significantly more effective at building muscle compared to cable pushdowns, with up to 40% greater muscle activation. This finding suggests that incorporating overhead tricep extensions into strength training routines can lead to…
Progressive Overload, Monitoring and tracking progress, Strategic Workout Planning, Nutrition, Recovery and Rest, Supplements, Consistency and Patience.
A large Norwegian cohort study following more than 32 000 adults for eight years found that people with better cardiorespiratory fitness were less likely to start using anxiolytic or antidepressant medication. Even moderate, regular physical activity, brisk walking, cycling or…