Strength training doesn’t just build muscle — it also helps fight depression, a new study found Resistance training, also known as weight or strength training, can reduce symptoms of depression, according to a new meta-analysis of studies. This form of exercise is about as effective at treating depression as aerobic Read more…
We as a culture may idolize athletes, but a lot of athletes are unhealthy in ways you wouldn’t believe by looking at them. On the outside, exercise enthusiasts may look like pristine, spandex-clad Greek gods and goddesses while crushing Ironman events, CrossFit Games, Spartan Races, and ultramarathons. The truth is, though, Read more…
Weight loss is one of the most common fitness goals trainers deal with. The reality, however, is that not every person who seeks to lose weight ends up reaching their goal. Often times, that’s because people striving for weight loss don’t go into it with the right mindset or information Read more…
It’s been a dream of civilizations since the dawn of time: If we can’t live forever, can we at least slow down the aging process and stretch our lives out as long as possible? Now, researchers from Brigham Young University say they’ve found that a certain type of physical exercise Read more…
By Ross Pomeroy April 12, 2018 Nearly twenty years ago, researchers began noticing a curious paradox in health-focused studies: despite common wisdom that being overweight or obese is unhealthy, a significant number of analyses showed that in a variety of circumstancesadditional weight is actually associated with a lower risk of Read more…
How Strength Training Changes Your Body For Good Mandy Oaklander The following story is excerpted from TIME’s special edition, The Science of Exercise, which is available at Amazon. Dr. Dena Oaklander, a psychiatry resident—who also happens to be my sister—is the last person you’d ever expect to become a bodybuilder. 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…
Need a reason to lift weights? Pumping iron might cut early-death risk by nearly half The list of reasons you should start lifting weights just keeps on growing: Not only does strength training help you create a body that’s toned and defined, but it also assists in preventing osteoporosis, combatting Read more…
One little understood paradox in the study of obesity is that overweight people who break down fat at a high rate are less healthy than peers who store their fat more effectively. That’s because when fat breaks down, many of the fatty acids released from the adipose tissue (body fat) Read more…
Even short bursts of exercise throughout the day could work to reduce our risk of disease and death, new research shows. For decades, Americans have heard confusing barrage of messages about how best to counteract the health risks of sedentary lifestyles: walk 10,000 steps a day; do a seven-minute workout Read more…