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
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
March 16, 2022 — Having trouble sleeping? New research suggests you might want to try a new type of exercise. In a head-to-head comparison, results of a new study show that resistance exercise promotes better sleep among inactive adults, especially those who are poor sleepers. “We thought resistance exercise would be somewhere in the same … Read more
July 13, 2021 — Maybe it was Tom Brady’s infrared pajamas, but for a lot of sports fans and weekend-warrior athletes, the moment when “recovery” science reached head-scratching heights came with an Instagram post from Knicks forward Amar’e Stoudemire. He was soaking in a tub of red wine. The caption partly read, “Recovery Day! Red … Read more
In the process, the virtual fitness industry has witnessed a sharp boom, with many offerings mushrooming in the past year. Chloe Ting is a rage on YouTube. The Australian fitness influencer boasts more than 19 million subscribers on the video sharing and social media platform. The reason for her popularity? She encourages a no-equipment workout. … Read more
May 18, 2021 — Gyms and fitness centers typically see a rush of new clients in January and also when the weather starts getting better in springtime. This year, after a year of pandemic-related disruptions, those two trends could combine: People wanting to get back in shape and lose the “COVID-19” just in time to … Read more
By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Nov. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — In the face of pandemic-mandated gym closings and significant limits on movement outside the home, a new survey suggests that Americans are spending more time exercising while dialing back the intensity of their workouts. The survey of nearly 900 Americans across … Read more