Dumbbell set on a rack in focus Strength training is any form of physical exercise that uses resistance to prompt muscular contraction, with the goal of building muscular strength, endurance or size. In addition to muscular benefits, strength training can also improve bone health, joint integrity and function, reduce bad cholesterol, and improve overall cardio [...]
Pregnant woman excercises with gymnastic ball Exercise might be one of the last things on a wo¯man’s mind while she’s pregnant. The changes in her body and her life are more than en¯ough to keep her preoccupied for the next nine months. However, over the last decade, scientists and other medical professionals have discovered that [...]
Athlete tired after a long running sport event in the city Introduction Frequent, moderate-intensity exercise is essential to keeping a strong and healthy body, but there is such a thing as having too much of a good thing Regular, intense exercise can actually place a considerable strain on the body’s various systems, and as the [...]
Introduction If you have ever been to a commercial gym, or any gym for that matter, you probably know the all-too familiar sight; an ocean of treadmills and elliptical machines with dozens of people grinding away like hamsters on wheels. Are marathon cardio sessions really necessary? You’ll be pleased to know that the answer is [...]
blue foam roller pilates woman sport gym fitness yoga wood floor Foam rolling benefits Foam rolling is a form of self-myofascial therapy that provides many benefits for your body. In more common terms, it’s similar to giving yourself a sports massage. Not only does foam rolling help to break down scar tissue, but it can [...]
Reasons why fat loss is better than weight loss Have you ever seen people who are members of a slimming group, or a weekly weight loss group perhaps, on the day before they’re due to be weighed on the scales? They generally try to eat as little food as possible, and drink as little as [...]
Close-up of athletes performing back exercises with a resistance group against a dark background The importance of resistance training Resistance training, also referred to as strength training, increases strength, muscle mass and also improves bone density and metabolism. Additionally, most major health and government institutions recommend participating in a resistance training program to help prevent [...]
Personal trainer explaining an exercise to a woman What to look for when searching for a personal trainer If you are looking to accomplish those fitness goals that have been alluding you for years or are just joining a gym and have very little clue as to what exercises to do, then a personal trainer [...]
sugar cubes in text format Sugar and its Effects on the Body A USDA document entitled Dietary Trends from 1970-2005[1] reported that sugar consumption has increased to 30 teaspoons of sugar per day, per person since 1970 – that is an increase of 19%. Even more disturbing is the fact that our consumption of corn [...]
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