“Given what we know about the health benefits of physical activity, it should be mandatory to get a doctor’s permission not to exercise.” Per-Olaf Astrand, MD, PhD, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Performing a periodic strength assessment is an important component in any health & fitness journey. It is important because we all need, at some […]
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We have a tendency to judge how our exercise routine and diet are working by what the bathroom scale reads. But that should not be the only indicator. With each bout of exercise, we are improving various aspects of our physiology and health that may not be visible to the naked eye.
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When involved in any strength training routine, a strong back is a must. It is important to allocate equal time to all the major muscle groups when training. When we refer to major muscle groups we’re talking specifically about the following six areas: Major Muscle Groups For the purpose of this article, the focus will
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Fasting can be traced back to at least the 5th century BC to Greek physician Hippocrates. The “Father of Medicine” recommended abstinence from food and drink for patients when showing certain symptoms of illness. Intermittent fasting (IF) as a dietary regimen appears to have started back in the 1940’s here in the U.S., when research studies
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Pull-ups have always been a great exercise to do and you only need your bodyweight and a bar to do them. For those who can’t do a pull up yet, you may be looking to get your first one. For those who can, you’re probably looking to increase the number that you can do. So
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The following article takes a look at the best movements to choose when you want to use the highest calorie burning exercises. There are many exercises that are available to you when working out from home or the gym. But what are the best options from a high caloric expenditure stand point? We have looked
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The Jefit app has produced relevant fitness content along with strength training programs for more than a decade. In addition to weekly exercise plans published by Jefit coaches, the associated community also offers up their favorite workouts too.
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Nearly 65 million Americans report a recent episode of back pain. Some 16 million adults experience persistent or chronic back pain, and as a result are limited in certain everyday activities.
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First, what are biomarkers? They include hundreds of different metrics that basically offer insight into how your body is managing the aging process.
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How has your overall health been these past six months? Have you had trouble keeping up with your exercise & recovery during this stressful period? We’re now in month seven of this dreaded disease that’s still hovering over us.
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A recent New York Times article reviewed the latest finding regarding strength training and mortality. Various forms of physical activity have been shown to increase lifespan. But what is still unclear is the type and duration of activity that work best. New research has shed some light on this topic, so let’s take a look.
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Have you ever wondered about the value of exercise and diet as it relates to weight loss? Which do you think is more important, exercise or diet? If you’re looking to losing weight, both diet and exercise are critical pieces of the puzzle. Many people, though, place more focus on the diet aspect. If you’re
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