Don’t start stripping down at the gym just yet. Experts say that dressing up a little less for workouts can have some big benefits for your body, but it’s less about showing off your curves than it is about your arches. Some pediatricians, trainers and orthopedic surgeons are talking about the benefits of going shoeless …
Are you in a bad situation? Many Americans sit for eight to 10 hours a day—to the detriment of their backs, hips, waistlines, and hearts. Sitting for long periods can lead to obesity, muscle wasting, spinal stress, poor blood sugar regulation, and decreased blood circulation throughout the body. “Sitting actually ages you faster,” Katy Bowman, …
Good news for people who skipped the gym today – weekend warriors may be just as likely to lower their risk of mild dementia as gym rats, a new study finds. Over 10,000 middle-aged Mexican residents were divided into four groups based on their exercise habits – non-exercisers, weekend warriors who exercised/played sports once or …
Exercising hard can speed up your weight loss goals—especially if you’re a woman. A small study from the University of Virginia found that vigorous exercise suppresses levels of the “hunger hormone” ghrelin in healthy adults more than moderate exercise. “We found that individuals felt ‘less hungry’ after high-intensity exercise compared to moderate-intensity exercise,” said lead …