Why Strength Training May Help You Live Longer

Strength training

It is a well-known fact that exercising regularly can be beneficial to our bodies on so many levels – it promotes better sleeping, helps us deal with everyday stress, reduces our chances of developing certain illnesses and strengthens our organism as a whole. Doing all that, also helps us live longer and enjoy every opportunity…

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How To Increase Your Testosterone Levels – Up To Date Science On The Best Way To Naturally Boost Your T-Levels

How To Increase Your Testosterone Levels

You probably know that testosterone is important for men. After all, it’s responsible for things like sex drive, sperm count, fat distribution, red blood cell count, and muscle strength. When you have low levels of testosterone, there are significant negative side effects, including: Diminished sex drive Muscle loss Increased breast size Erectile dysfunction or impotence…

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If You’re An Athlete, You Need To Take These Supplements

If You're An Athlete, You Need To Take These Supplements

Supplements can allow you to see significant gains as an athlete. But which ones should you take? We break down everything you need to know. How was Muhammad Ali able to float like a butterfly and sting like a bee? How did Jordan take off from the free-throw line? Have you seen that one handed…

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What’s The Best Time Of Day To Work Out?

What’s The Best Time Of Day To Work Out?

People have different goals they are trying to accomplish when they are exercising. Some people want to avoid health ailments, such as; diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and mental deterioration. Others are looking to regain their strength, decrease stress, or just have fun in a social setting. People ask if early morning or later afternoon is…

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Targeting the Core from Different Angles

Essentially, any exercise that uses the anterior and/or posterior muscles to stabilize the spine—and is performed in a coordinated fashion—works the core. It’s important to include some kind of core moves in all classes, particularly those in which core training might not be emphasized. Try the following exercises in one of your next classes; the moves are appropriate…

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You’ve Had a Back Attack. Now What?

You've Had a Back Attack. Now What?

YOU LIFTED a toddler, reached high for a jar in the kitchen, or twisted for that dastardly overhead on the tennis court. And now the pain in your back is excruciating.  So what to do? First, some reassurance. Though a back injury can knock you out of commission, a vast majority of people feel much…

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How to Calculate Your Anaerobic Threshold

Anaerobic Threshold

KAELYN RILEY With a few simple steps, you can determine the optimal level of intensity for your workouts.  Many gym-goers naturally gravitate toward moderate-intensity cardio sessions, assuming they’re working hard enough to see results. But you’re probably not getting the most out of your workout if you’re not monitoring your heart rate and considering your…

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Short Stretches of Exercise May Have Anti-Inflammatory Effect

Short Stretches of Exercise May Have Anti-Inflammatory Effect

20 minutes on a treadmill linked to drop in immune cells tied to inflammation, study finds (HealthDay News) — Just 20 minutes of moderate exercise may dampen inflammation in the body, researchers say. The study findings suggest that “exercise doesn’t have to be tremendously hard for you to see health benefits from it,” said study…

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Do You Need a Rest Day?

Do You Need a Rest Day?

Written by Emily Schromm   Want to hit your goals? The key to results is proper recovery. When you’re motivated to hit a goal, it can be easy to go to extremes. Let’s be honest: you’re either all in, or all out. That’s how many of us operate, especially when we’re in the zone, on a…

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