Regular exercise is widely recognized as a key component of a healthy lifestyle. However, a recent study sheds light on the potential risks associated with strenuous exercise for people with carotid artery stenosis, a condition that affects approximately five percent of adults in the United States. This condition involves plaque buildup in the carotid arteries, … Read more
The timing of exercise can affect blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, a new study finds. People who exercised in the afternoon were more likely to have lower blood sugar levels. Experts point out that exercising at any time of day is important for diabetes management. Exercise is a useful tool in … Read more
When it comes to working out your abs, not all exercises are created equal. One exercise that makes you a lot of money is the humble hound dog, which gets its name from the position a hound dog strikes when it has located a bird: nose forward, leg up. But how do you do the … Read more
Shutterstock Andres Ayrton/Pexels Our arms carry us through life, literally. We use them to lift children, pets and boxes. They can help us power up a cardio workout (pump those arms), do yard work, and throw together the ingredients for a noteworthy meal. When it comes to arm strength, the first images that come to … Read more
Here we go again. An exercise scientist is baffled by Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel workout. See it for yourself. Who is this exercise scientist? Dr. Mike Israetel, PhD in Sports Physiology and co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, is a well-respected professor in the bodybuilding community. He doesn’t just talk about workouts and fitness tips, he often … Read more
Share on PinterestA recent study looked at the impact of strenuous exercise on stroke risk among people with blocked arteries. Drazen Zigic/Getty Images New research has found that an increased heart rate can lead to strokes in people with carotid artery stenosis (blocked arteries). For people without blocked arteries or minimal blockage, exercise helps maintain … Read more
A recent study published in Nutrition investigated whether muscle-building supplements are associated with deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) damage in individuals who engage in resistance training. Study: Association between the use of muscle building supplements and DNA damage in resistance training practitioners. Image Credit: Rost9/Shutterstock.com Background Resistance training improves muscle strength, endurance and power and is popular … Read more
An exercise scientist has criticized Henry Cavill’s Hollywood workout and it wasn’t great. Who is this exercise scientist? Dr. Mike Israetel, PhD in Sports Physiology and co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, is a well-respected professor in the bodybuilding community. He doesn’t just talk about workouts and fitness tips, he often dives deep into health and nutrition. … Read more
Health From Adriana Diaz June 26, 2023 | 3:32 pm Push it but not too hard. Nearly 16.5 million Americans are at risk of stroke from exercising too strenuously, according to a new study. Published in the scientific journal Physics of Fluid, the researchers concluded that an elevated heart rate can induce a stroke in … Read more
The health benefits of physical activity are undeniable. However, a recent study based on data published over the past 30 years challenges the famous adage Mens sana in corpore sano (a healthy mind in a healthy body) and questions the importance of exercise for both brain health and cognition. Just days after the study was … Read more