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10/22/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Keep at it! Constant exercise keeps your heart healthy

Undergoing yearly exercise training programs can improve the heart health of people with metabolic syndrome, according to a study published in the Journal of Hypertension. Metabolic syndrome refers to a group of conditions occurring together, such as increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels, […]

10/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The long-term effects of exercise on cardiac health

A study published in the Journal of Hypertension suggests that undergoing yearly training programs can improve the heart health of people with metabolic syndrome. In the study, researchers from Spain aimed to determine whether repeated yearly training programs can improve blood pressure and metabolic syndrome. Researchers from the University of Castilla-La Mancha and Health Service […]

03/08/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Acupuncture found to calm heart rate, increase stamina in athletes engaging in high-intensity training

Acupuncture can normalize heart rate as well as increase the stamina of athletes undergoing high-intensity training, a study published in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine has found. Prolonged and high-intensity training sessions typically cause athletes to accumulate fatigue and show a decline in performance which increases the risk of sports injuries. Fortunately, recovery and […]

01/19/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Fads come and go but traditional exercise remains: Experts recommend an hour walking, swimming, or cycling, even if you’re doing high intensity strength training

Personal training experts recommend that a combination of low-intensity training and high-intensity training will lead to better fitness and health results. They explained in an article published on the website Daily Mail Online why low-intensity workouts are as important as high-intensity workouts. Low-intensity sustained state (LISS) cardio exercise is equally important as a high-intensity exercise […]

11/01/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Condensed exercise: High intensity workouts in less time will get you toned before the holidays

The holiday season is fast approaching and aside from the worry of beating the holiday rush, people are worried about how they can get in shape before all the holiday parties take place. Mike Trenell, a leading diet and exercise guru, has come up with a manageable 30-minute weekly plan for those struggling to meet […]

10/04/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Don’t have an hour to work out — how about three minutes? Experts say high intensity is effective but warn that you may love it

Squeezing exercise into a busy schedule is a struggle that many people are familiar with and grapple with constantly. If you’re one of these people, then have we got news for you: a 180-second, high-intensity workout is all you need. Doing this five times a week is a guaranteed way to keep yourself fit and […]

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