Do You Even Lift, Grandma? Why Older Adults Should Be Making Gains. It’s More Than Just Bro Science Do you even lift? According to urbandictionary.com, it’s a condescending expression used on body building and fitness forums to question the legitimacy of someone’s fitness expertise or weight lifting routine. But if Read more…
Hear the acronym “HIIT,” short for high intensity interval training, and it’s likely that your heart rate quickens just a little bit right off the bat. Touted by many as one of the most effective ways to burn calories in a short amount of time, this exercise method has grown Read more…
7 Ways to Level-Up Your Walking For Weight Loss Whether you’re coming off an injury or just want to shed a few pounds, walking is a great low-impact activity for anyone looking to get in shape. But, to get the most from your walking workout, you’ll need to do a Read more…
2 forms of exercise are the best way to stave off the effects of aging — here’s how to incorporate them into your life If you’re searching for an all-natural way to lift your mood, preserve muscle tone, and protect your brain against the decline that comes with aging, look Read more…
EXERCISE How you move defines how you live byPETER ATTIA read time 8 minutes My clinical interest is longevity, which is a function of lifespan and healthspan; In math parlance, longevity = f (lifespan, healthspan). Lifespan is pretty easy to define. It’s the number of years you live. Healthspan is Read more…
There’s a brain-boosting new reason you should never skip leg day If you tend to skip over exercises like squats and deadlifts, there’s a reason you should make leg day more of a priority. According to new research, those muscles on the lower half of your body can play a Read more…
This Amount of Exercise Keeps Your Heart Young Four to five times a week is the ideal amount Alexandra Sifferlin New research suggests that in order to keep your heart in the best shape, you should try to exercise for at least 30 minutes four to five times per week. Read more…
Middle-aged people who bump their weekly exercise up to recommended levels over as little as six years may significantly decrease their risk of heart failure, a study finds. Conversely, as little as six years without physical activity in middle age is linked to an increased risk of the cardiac disorder, Read more…
Ben Greenfield I sensed the curious stare of the old woman sitting next to me on the airplane as I fumbled with my phone, thumb-tapping like a madman. The countdown on the screen neared one minute: 57-58-59-60. Then my score appeared: 122. I pumped my fist, then looked at her, Read more…
A meditation and stress reduction program may be as effective at getting people to move more as structured exercise programs, according to new research. And for people with depression, a second study points to the benefits of resistance training. The research suggests a shift from “thinking we need to be Read more…