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11/19/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Pounds lost doesn’t mean FAT lost: You CAN lose up to 2 pounds of fat a month – but it takes consistency and patience
Many weight-loss diets claim to reduce weight at least two pounds each week, and they generally deliver on their promise to the letter. But Spanish researchers warn that body fat didn’t comprise much of those lost pounds – instead, a person mostly lost water. They advise dieters to take a consistent and patient approach to […]
11/19/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Study: Male CrossFit athletes benefit more from the keto diet compared to females
Both men and women benefit from taking up the ketogenic diet. However, a Polish study of CrossFit-trained athletes showed that male participants enjoy considerable boosts in energy metabolism while female counterparts barely display any improvements. The ketogenic or “keto” diet gets most of its calories from fat. It has plenty of protein but almost no […]
11/13/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Too busy to go to the gym? Try these 10-minute workouts instead
Physical exercise is critical to good health. But not everyone has the time and resources to spare for an extensive workout. For those people who want to stay fit but can’t hit the gym or leave the place for too long, these 10-minute workouts will go a long way. High-intensity interval training hits that short […]
11/12/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Tips for working out in the morning and pursuing intermittent fasting after
Intermittent fasting and morning workouts do not ordinarily go together. However, people who want the benefits of both practices have ways to ensure that fasting and exercise work together. With intermittent fasting, people fast for 12 to 20 hours. Doing so limits the daily eating window to as little as four hours. This type of […]
11/06/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Not just muscle strength: Muscle power also a must to enjoy a longer life
Many people take up weightlifting to improve their muscle strength. A Brazilian-led study suggests doing muscle power exercises as well to extend their lifespans. Muscular strength is the amount of force that a muscle can put out in a single maximal effort. It allows a person to lift a weight. In comparison, muscle power is the […]
10/23/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Walk, cycle, or jog: Prevent the negative side effects of sitting all day by squeezing some exercise into your daily routine
Are you bound to your desk chair for many hours every day? You need to find some way to add physical exercise to your day, even if it’s just brisk walking. Cycling, jogging, walking – as long as a person finds a way to move, he may undo the harmful effects of sitting all day. […]
10/21/2019
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By Edsel Cook
What’s the point of fitness trackers? U.K. consumer watchdog group reveals the devices can miscalculate your progress
People who rely on fitness trackers to measure the distance they have covered may be in for a nasty surprise. A recent study warned that many of these gadgets failed to do their job of accurately keeping track of how far the user had run. The U.K. consumer watchdog group called Which? tested widely used […]
07/31/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Natural ways to relieve muscle strain
Everyone has experienced having sore and strained muscles after a hard day’s work. Instead of reaching for NSAIDs and other pharmaceutical drugs that cause adverse effects, switch to home remedies to alleviate mild or moderate muscle pain the natural way. It is easy to identify the seriousness of the muscle strain. Pick the natural remedy […]
07/11/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Plant-based protein supplements are on the rise, hemp and quinoa coming up next
A recent study revealed that more and more people are consuming protein supplements made from plant ingredients. After analyzing the trend, researchers suggested that hemp and quinoa are next in line to experience a boom. Researchers from DuPont Nutrition & Health and HealthFocus International looked at the eating habits of more than 1,000 Americans. They paid particular heed to the amount of plant-based products consumed by […]
06/17/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Exercise linked to a decreased likelihood of age-related dementia and memory loss
The findings of a recent animal study may offer new hope to millions of people who have Alzheimer’s disease. The Harvard-led effort reports that physical exercise could improve the condition of the brains of mice with dementia. The study shows that working out made it possible for new neurons to grow in the hippocampus, the region […]
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