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11/19/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Cordyceps improves tolerance to high-intensity exercise

Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris) is valued in traditional Chinese medicine as a functional food and medicinal treatment. A study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements compared the effect of acute and chronic supplementation with cordyceps on high-intensity exercise performance. A total of 28 individuals participated in the randomized, repeated measures, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. The researchers […]

11/08/2018 / 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 […]

10/23/2018 / By Derek Henry

5 ways to rack up above average results in your exercise routine

So you took it a bit too easy over the summer holidays, no big deal. As long as you recognize that you need to start eating healthier again and hit the gym, you’re halfway back to the shape you were in before the sultry and seductive summer vibes kicked in. What many people don’t realize […]

09/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Your body needs to have the proper balance between oxidants and antioxidants for muscle recovery

The body needs a proper balance between oxidants and antioxidants for muscle recovery. Research has revealed that reactive oxygen species – at the right time and right place – are actually necessary for muscle recovery. The study, published in the journal Science Signaling, revealed that adequate amounts of reactive oxygen species are important signals that […]

09/04/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Counteracting damage from physical training: Caffeine supplementation found to reduce inflammation, oxidative stress and stimulate muscle growth in athletes

People around the world just love their daily caffeine fix. In the United States alone, at least 84 percent of the population drinks at least one caffeinated beverage a day. Now, a new study led by researchers from the University Centre of Várzea Grande and the Federal University of Mato Grosso in Brazil revealed that athletes could also benefit […]

08/19/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

New evidence suggests strength training can fight off depression

You may want to add weights to your regular workout routine, as the benefits of strength training go beyond the physical. New research published in the JAMA Psychiatry journal suggested that regular strength training may help fight off depression. Researchers in the study looked at the results of 33 randomized, controlled trials on depression and […]

08/11/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Exercise preserves brain cells and prevents memory loss

Exercise has been known to be essential for overall health. In a study carried out by researchers at the University of Jyvaskyla in Finland, the benefits of exercise on brain health have been emphasized. Researchers found that exercise can help preserve brain cells and prevent loss of memory, cognitive problems, and general problems in memory. For […]

07/26/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Put your back into it – 5 exercises (and one warm-up) to heal a bad back

If you’re reading this because you threw your back out, you’re not alone: Back pain is one of the most common medical problems in the U.S., affecting at least eight of 10 people at some point during their lifetime, according to the National Institutes of Health. It’s also one of the conditions that people will just […]

07/23/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Keep your heart young and healthy by exercising 4 to 5 days a week

Healthcare experts always recommend engaging in physical activities, and for good reason. Exercising does a lot of good to the overall health of a person. In fact, one study, recently published in The Journal of Physiology, suggests that exercising four to five times a week can actually slow down the aging of your heart. Researchers from the Institute […]

07/21/2018 / By Russel Davis

No magic pill: Studies prove once again diet and exercise achieve greater weight loss

Dieting alone may not always lead to significant weight loss, as was clearly demonstrated in a testimonial by Georgie Thomas of Adelaide in Australia. The 26-year-old Australian was 82 kilos at her heaviest and wore a size 14. Thomas admitted that she had always been petrified of the idea of going to the gym, and so […]

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