A single workout appears to be enough to boost metabolic benefits for two days.
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Healthy people may prevent a heart attack with exercise
Although most people know that exercise is good for you, there’s new evidence that supports the theory that even healthy people may help prevent a heart attack by exercising regularly. The new study, which was published in European Heart Journal, indicates that even men and women with no signs of cardiovascular problems can have a heart … Continue reading Healthy people may prevent a heart attack with exercise
Time of Day You Burn Most Calories
Although you may know when you have more energy to exercise, you may not be aware that there’s are times of the day where we burn more calories. When you burn more calories A study published in Current Biology found that we burn 10% more calories later in the day, no matter what we’re doing. … Continue reading Time of Day You Burn Most Calories
Choosing the Right Shoes for Exercise
Looking to buy shoes for running, squash or hiking? It’s important that you know the difference between the categories, how to find a properly fitting pair of shoes for the type of exercise you’ll be doing and how often to replace them. Consider these tips: Choose a category Athletic shoes can be groups into three … Continue reading Choosing the Right Shoes for Exercise
Tips to Lose Belly Fat
Losing belly fat can be difficult, but it’s not impossible. If you’ve put on a few pounds (or more) around your abdomen, it’s important to know that excess belly fat can increase your risk for a lot of health concerns, including heart attacks, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, heart disease, color cancer, asthma and Alzheimer’s. … Continue reading Tips to Lose Belly Fat
Virtual Reality May Improve Your Workout
Looking to boost endurance and performance during your workout? Virtual reality (VR) technology may help. VR workouts vs. non-VR workouts Researchers at the School of Engineering and Digital Arts at the University of Kent in the United Kingdom found that study participants who wore a VR headset during their workout had a decreased perception of … Continue reading Virtual Reality May Improve Your Workout
Foolproof Ways to Maximize Your Gains
Tired of your old training routine? Want to get better results in less time? Then you might need to tweak your workout. Simple changes, such as swapping cardio for HIIT and adding new exercises to the mix, can go a long way toward your progress. Exercise and nutrition are equally important. To get better results, … Continue reading Foolproof Ways to Maximize Your Gains
Exercise Affects Men’s Food Choices
When men exercise, they make healthier food choices, but the same can’t be said for women. According to new research, this phenomenon occurs because physical activity can alter men’s diet preferences. How exercise changes your preferences The new study, which came from the University of Missouri in Columbia, looked at male and female rats that … Continue reading Exercise Affects Men’s Food Choices
Men With Prostate Cancer May Benefit From Yoga
New research presented at the Society of Integrative Oncology’s 12th International Conference indicates that yoga may help men undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer by alleviating some of the side effects and helping them maintain their quality of life. Yoga’s benefits for other ailments It’s not the first time yoga has been touted for its … Continue reading Men With Prostate Cancer May Benefit From Yoga
Running Can Help You Maximize Calories Burned and Improve Your Heart Health
Lower body weights, healthier hearts, and stronger bones are some of the benefits of walking and running. Both physical activities are great forms of exercise people should do at least twice a week. According to the Physical Activity Guidelines, do a minimum of 75 to 150 minutes of strenuous activity and 150 to 300 minutes … Continue reading Running Can Help You Maximize Calories Burned and Improve Your Heart Health