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Aubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHT
Walking Just 30 Minutes a Day Can Lead to These Results for Your Body
Walking for 30 minutes daily has many physical and mental benefits, such as improved heart health, decreased risk of chronic diseases,...
Laura Hensley
Resistance Training Improves Sleep Quality Better Than Cardio, Study Finds
If you’re looking for a better night’s rest, hitting the gym to lift some weights could be the answer, according to a new report....
Natalie Rizzo
6 high-protein vegetables that can help you build muscle
Believe it or not, eating vegetables can help you build muscle . Veggies are known for their vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber,...
Richard Chin
New study shows physical activity is top predictor of when you might die
If you need one more reason to follow through on your New Year’s resolution to get more exercise next year, consider this headline from a...
Poonam Sachdev
12 Good Things That Can Go Bad
1. Exercise You can do a number on your body if you hit the gym too hard. Overuse can damage joints, tendons, ligaments, and even your...
Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT
What Happens to the Body After Sitting Down for Too Long?
Physical activity is an essential part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However, approximately 31% of the global population fails to...
Heidi Moawad, MD
What Are the Benefits of Walking Backwards?
Walking backwards for exercise, also called retro walking, has many research-proven benefits that can help improve flexibility, strength,...
K. Aleisha Fetters
How Long Does It Take to Build Muscle?
No matter how much you enjoy strength training, you probably don’t lift for the pure joy of picking up stuff and putting it down. It’s a...
K. Aleisha Fetters, C.S.C.S.
11 Dos and Don’ts to Unlock Your Fitness Potential
Making fitness goals is easy — keeping them is hard. How do you prioritize exercise when there are a million other things on your to-do...
Madeline Holcombe, CNN
Exercise may help you store fat better, new research suggests
Exercise doesn’t just help you lose fat. It could also promote healthier fat, according to a new study. “Living a physically active...
Madeline Holcombe, CNN
Sitting too much linked to heart disease –– even if you work out, according to new study
Sitting at your desk all day may put you at greater risk for heart disease –– even if you work out in your spare time, according to new...
Elizabeth Millard, C.P.T., R.Y.T.
5 Surprising Things That Happen When You Strengthen Your Core
Forget transforming your body. The far more important benefits of strengthening your core — the muscles that stabilize your back, improve...
Rachel Reiff Ellis
Surprising Signs You're Not Moving Enough
You're Constipated When you move more, your colon moves more, and it's easier to poop on schedule. Healthy muscle tone in your abs and...
Elizabeth Millard
The Power of 30 Minutes
Got half an hour? It can change your whole day. Stress is hard to avoid: Too many bills arrive on the same day. You run a few minutes...
Alexa Mellardo, Tyler Read, BSc, CPT
9 Exercise Habits That Are Destroying Your Body After 50—and What to Do Instead
Regular exercise is essential if you want to stay healthy, strong, and mobile as you grow into your golden years. However, it's important...
Adam Felman
What to know about exercise and how to start
Exercise involves physical activity and increasing the heart rate beyond resting levels. It is important for preserving physical and...
Robin Madell
How to Use Exercise as a Stress Reliever
Exercise is one of the best strategies for combating stress, and it can also improve other aspects of your health. Persistent stress over...
Alisa Bowman
Does hitting 10,000 steps a day really make a difference?
Recommended fitness targets can, at times, seem arbitrary. Take the advice to walk 10,000 steps. The lofty step goal translates to...
Alisa Hrustic
I’ve Never Exercised. Is It Too Late to Start?
Coming up with excuses to skip a workout is easy: You don’t have time, you’re tired, or you simply don’t know what to do once you step...
Jessica Timmons
How Sedentary People With Obesity Can Ease Into Regular Exercise
According to research, adults who are physically active are healthier and at much less risk of developing chronic diseases. But for...
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