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03/04/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Weight training or gardening for 30 to 60 minutes per week can help reduce risk of early death by 20%
A study has found that working out or doing heavy gardening can help lower the risk of early death by at least 20 percent. The researchers who conducted the study reported that both heavy gardening and exercise offer health benefits, especially if they last 30 minutes to one hour per week. This is good news, especially […]
05/14/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Why older adults should do resistance training
It’s normal for the elderly to be reluctant to engage in certain physical activities since the last thing they want is to sustain injuries. However, in a position statement published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and backed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, researchers recommended resistance training to boost the well-being and longevity of older adults. The effects of […]
02/12/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Make the most out of your workouts by focusing on movement instead of muscles
A lot of fitness buffs often focus on building their muscles when working out. But it turns out that focusing on movements instead of muscles can net you better results and can help you make the most out of your workout session. The movement-focused approach Children do most things instinctively. If a child drops a […]
03/31/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Elderly people should try weightlifting to prevent frailty, health experts recommend
It might go against common sense for a senior citizen to start – or resume – pumping iron at his or her advanced age. But Irish researchers are recommending that elderly people lift weights and take protein powders so that they can avoid the crippling effects of infirmity. People are living longer lives thanks to a variety of […]
03/27/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Fun, feel-good ways to make exercise a part of your life as you age
Physical activity is an important part of maintaining health. However, it will only be effective if it is done consistently. And for some people — like those between 40 and 65 years old — committing to staying active may be difficult. Here are seven fun and enjoyable exercises to help you stay active as you age: Commit […]
02/13/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Resistance training for just one hour a week dramatically reduces your risk of a heart attack
Resistance training, also known as strength training or weight training, offers more than just muscle-building benefits. This type of exercise can also keep your heart healthy. A study published in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise found that doing resistance training for about an hour each week could cut your heart attack […]
12/20/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Strength training improves brain power, recent studies show
Did you know that strength training benefits more than just physical health? Many studies have shown that strength training can improve brain health, especially in older adults. Strength training is widely known for its benefits on the physical body; it can build and maintain muscle mass and strength, even in older adults. In recent years, […]
11/27/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Tai chi better than strength training and aerobics at preventing falls among seniors
Tai chi, an elegant Chinese exercise that uses slow and graceful movements, outperforms the combination of aerobics, strength training, and balance drills in preventing falls in older individuals, according to experts. Aging is characterized by many changes in both a person’s body and mind. The senses become feebler and bodily coordination becomes less fine-tuned. Both […]
11/08/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Strength training can make you live longer
It is not news that exercising can help you stay healthy, reduce your risk of diseases and prolong your life. However, just doing aerobic exercise, such as walking or jogging, is not enough to keep you strong and healthy. You also have to do strength training exercises to keep yourself from becoming weaker and less […]
08/31/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Get out of that chair! Muscle-training exercises you can do at home
While any kind of exercise is great, fitness trainers say that far too many people lack good muscle tone. This may be because most are focused on losing weight rather than placing an emphasis on health. Just to be clear here: Regular cardio exercise does boost metabolism (and help you shed those unwanted pounds!) but strength […]
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