Nordic Walking Beats Other Workouts for Heart Health: Study

Nordic Walking Beats Other Workouts for Heart Health: Study

June 29, 2022 – A new study in people with heart disease shows that Nordic walking – think cross-country skiing without the skis – improved their mental and physical health more than other types of workouts. The researchers used a 6-minute walk test to measure 130 study participants’ “functional capacity,” which looks at … Read more

How Short Can a ‘Short Workout’ Really Be?

How Short Can a ‘Short Workout’ Really Be?

April 4, 2022 – Some people thrive on hours-long runs and sweaty Peloton classes, but a much larger group of people lack the time, motivation, or ability for long workouts. Take, for example, those with chronic health conditions, limited mobility, prior bad fitness experiences, or the hopelessly overscheduled. That doesn’t mean they have to forgo … Read more