“No pain, no gain.” “Don’t rest between sets.” “Protein within 30 minutes or your workout is wasted.” The fitness world overflows with pseudoscience passed from one sweaty person to another. But sometimes, buried under all that bro-science lies an actual truth waiting for research to catch up. The habit of cursing during tough lifts falls… Mehr lesen "Swearing Makes You Stronger
You’ve bought the shoes and downloaded the apps. Paid for the gym membership. Read the fitness articles and watched the workout videos. Yet you don’t move. After decades of fitness innovation, we’re still largely sedentary. The traditional solutions aren’t working. There’s one simple solution that can solve this. Researchers at Brunel University found that properly… Mehr lesen "How music can boost your workout results
The time of day you exercise can be the key to unlocking your full fitness potential. Your body’s response to exercise changes dramatically from sunrise to sunset, and by tapping into these fluctuations, you can take your training to the next level. Whether you want to torch calories, build strength, or beat your best time,… Mehr lesen "When should you exercise?
What does it take to build muscle? Ask a dozen people and you’ll probably get a dozen different answers. Some will tell you the secret is protein powder and nutritional supplements, while others swear the only way to get big is to spend hours doing countless reps and sets of every exercise imaginable. A new… Mehr lesen "The Most Effective Ways to Build Muscle Mass and Strength
Last year, stress overwhelmed me. Work was relentless, my personal life chaotic, and I felt close to a breakdown. Each day was a struggle, filled with worries that kept my mind racing. I struggled to relax and realized I needed a change, though I wasn’t sure how to begin. A friend recommended yoga, which I… Mehr lesen "Stretch, Breathe and Find Your Calm with Yoga
What if I told you there was one thing you could do – right now, for free – that would add years to your life, supercharge your brain, and protect you from chronic disease? You’d probably assume I was about to pitch you on some questionable supplement or “miracle cure.” But this isn’t pseudoscience or… Mehr lesen "The extraordinary benefits of exercise
In my mind, walking for exercise was something you did when you weren’t fit enough for “real” workouts. I pictured seniors in visors, speedwalking around the block. I thought the term “power walking” was an oxymoron. How could something as low-key as walking be powerful? Power walking takes the basic movement of walking and kicks… Mehr lesen "Powerwalking
I was in my bathroom last Tuesday just standing on my left foot with my eyes shut counting out loud. One… Two… Three… Whoops! I leaned against the sink surprised at how fast I’d almost toppled over. At 45 I thought I was in decent shape. I run three times a week and hit the… Mehr lesen "The one-foot balance test
Tired of pounding the pavement in your running shoes? Want the calorie-burning, heart-pumping benefits of running without actually having to run? Rucking might be your new favourite workout. Throw some weights in a backpack, lace up your boots, and start walking. Rucking is like hiking, but harder. The added resistance takes a walk in the… Mehr lesen "Rucking: The weighted fitness activity
Stand up for your health Sitting for long periods can cause discomfort, bad posture, neck strain and other aches and pains. Over time, excessive sitting poses serious health risks like obesity, heart disease, and blood clots. Switching to a standing desk can help office workers spend less time sitting and more time in an active… Mehr lesen "The surprising benefits of using a standing desk
