Newswise — AMES, Iowa — Approximately one in three deaths in the U.S. is caused by cardiovascular disease, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A robust body of evidence shows aerobic exercise can reduce risks, especially for people who are overweight or obese. But few studies have compared results with resistance
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With Reebok launching its latest NANO footwear in the form of the X4, those who have worn previous iterations of the popular training shoe will wonder how the latest product on the shelf differs from prior versions. Fortunately, M&F sat down once again with Reebok’s director of training, Tal Short. As a designer and marketing
Newswise — Surface electromyography (sEMG) is a traditional method used to measure the electrical activity of muscles during physical activity. This method has remained unchanged for over 70 years and involves the use of two standard approaches. The first involves a pair of electrodes—metals that conduct electricity through non-metals—to record from a particular muscle, while
The most often asked gym question is, ‘How much do you bench?’ No one ever asks how much you chin up, but they should. Although the bench press is a fantastic exercise to add upper body size and strength, the chin up, in my opinion, is the gold standard when it comes to upper body
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At age 58, John Rzeznik has no time to slack off, onstage or in the gym. The Goo Goo Dolls frontman still has plenty of music to create and thousands of fans to perform in front of nearly. Most important, he needs to be his best version for his young daughter who’s going needs her
Newswise — Certain populations of mosquitoes are more heat tolerant and better equipped to survive heat waves than others, according to new research from Washington University in St. Louis. This is bad news in a world where vector-borne diseases are an increasingly global health concern. Most models that scientists use to estimate vector-borne disease risk
Fitness and wellness have become a top priority for all branches of the United States Armed Forces. A lot of focus has been devoted to not only new recruits entering service but for those that are transitioning out of service and living out their lives as veterans. In some cases, the service members themselves are
Newswise — A bit of weed before a workout can boost motivation and make exercise more enjoyable. But if performance is the goal, it may be best to skip that joint. That’s the takeaway of the first ever study to examine how legal, commercially available cannabis shapes how exercise feels. The study of 42 runners, published
Back pain is the leading cause of work limitations globally; and if you’re a heavy lifter, lack proper posture, or experience regular stress, you may be one of the 50 to 80 percent of adults who will experience at least one episode of back pain in their lifetime. With these eye-opening statistics, what if simply
Article title: Caffeine does not influence persistent inward current contribution to motoneuron firing Authors: Karen Mackay, Lucas B. R. Orssatto, Remco Polman, Jolieke C. Van der Pols, and Gabriel S. Trajano From the authors: “Collectively, these results indicate that caffeine might not have a direct effect at a spinal level at rest and during exercise. The
Testosterone is the talk of the town when it comes to improving your ability to show up to life–but is it really the silver bullet so many people make it out to be? We explore what your body does with testosterone, how human growth hormone (HGH) works, and why natural HGH alternatives like BioPro+ offer
Newswise — Increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood caused increased body fat and abdominal fat in a new follow-up study. However, the results also showed that light physical activity (LPA) may completely reverse the adverse process. Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) may only reduce the effect. The study was conducted in collaboration between the
Whether it be the start of a new year or any other month on the calendar, many of us are constantly looking for an edge to help with our training and fat loss efforts. Fortunately, there’s a myriad of health supplements promising to make us fitter, leaner, and stronger, but most of us know by
HAMILTON, ON Jan 3, 2024 – A leading expert on health and fitness from McMaster University is available to discuss the benefits of combining strength training and aerobic exercise, as the new year brings new resolutions and crowds to the gym. Stuart Phillips, a professor of kinesiology and Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health, is
Most of us have heard the term “functional fitness.” It’s been associated with all kinds of fitness trends. When the phrase first became popular, it seemed like it was practically all about performing an insane variety of gym circus tricks—you know, like balancing on air-filled discs while pressing a weight unilaterally with one eye closed,
David Winter, MD, at Baylor Scott & White Health, shares some practical ways to keep your New Year’s resolutions. What You Need to Know: According to a study, 25% of people abandon resolutions in the first week. Having a plan for your resolutions is important. Resolutions should be reasonable and achievable. Be specific with your
Creating workout goals feeds motivation. But when you set your sights too high and have no clear plan of attack, those goals can become intimidating and demotivating forces—especially when you’re not making progress as quickly as you hoped. GET SMART A way to avoid being overwhelmed when setting goals is to implement the S.M.A.R.T. system,
Tis the season for family, festivities, and — lots of food. Our diabetes experts with Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso can speak on: How to stick to your diabetes meal plan when everyone around you seems to be splurging. Holiday proof your eating plan Use a smaller plate: smaller means less, but savor every bite. Eat
This is sponsored content. M&F is not endorsing the websites or products listed in this article. You can hit the gym all you want, but if you’re not batting 1,000 in the bedroom, you may be feeling like half a man. Not to mention you feel sluggish and can’t focus. And it’s not just the
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