Fitness

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

December 28, 2023 Sharon Smith, APR at 317-352-3866 or [email protected]   Wearable Technology Named Top Fitness Trend for 2024 Other top trends help predict what you’ll see in fitness next year    Newswise — (Indianapolis, IN) — The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) released survey results today in the article “2024 ACSM Worldwide Fitness Trends:

2023 has been a big year in bodybuilding and fitness, and we are about to turn the page to a new year. Before we do, you may need to burn some of the holiday calories away. Fear not, because all of your favorite bodybuilding personalities have shared one last week’s worth of podcasting excellence. Here’s

Newswise — Chicago, IL, December 27, 2023 — As we anticipate the ringing in of 2024, many of us will commit to healthy resolutions but will end up changing our tune before January is even over. In fact, some have dubbed the second Friday in January as ‘Quitters’ Day.’ Studies show that of the 41%

The great Dan John downplays the importance of lunges, while other coaches overplay their significance in the strength realm. No matter where you fall on the lunge scale, there is one fact most can agree on. They suck, and they’re difficult. IMO, almost every lifter will benefit by having a lunge variation in their program.

With the rise in machine learning applications and artificial intelligence, it’s no wonder that more and more scientists and researchers are turning to supercomputers. Supercomputers are commonly used for making predictions with advanced modeling and simulations. This can be applied to climate research, weather forecasting, genomic sequencing, space exploration, aviation engineering and more.  Below are some

Prime Video’s hit series Reacher is back for Season 2, and that means more of the big man, Alan Ritchson, on our screens. In order to play the role of the popular army-major-turned-crime-fighter, Ritchson gained 30 pounds of muscle, and is looking bigger and better than ever in the latest episodes, streaming now. In order to find

Newswise — ROCHESTER, Minnesota — Alimentarse bien y hacer ejercicio son maneras importantes de mantenerse saludable mental y físicamente. En lugar de levantarse del sillón y subirse a la cinta de marcha, quizás quiera considerar salir al aire libre y aprovechar los beneficios para la salud que ofrece pasar tiempo en la naturaleza. No se

Jonathan Kuminga is enjoying every opportunity he gets this season to energize the Bay Area crowd. Ever since his first appearance in the NBA three seasons ago—by nailing a three on his first shot—the 6’8, 210-pound all-around basketball beast has been teasing the Golden State Warriors with his talents of providing thunderous jams, buzzer-beating threes,

Newswise — ROCHESTER, Minnesota — Alimentar-se corretamente e praticar exercícios físicos são maneiras importantes para uma pessoa manter-se saudável física e mentalmente. Ao invés de sair do sofá e subir em uma esteira ergométrica, considere sair ao ar livre e aproveitar os benefícios para a saúde proporcionados pelo contato com a natureza. Não se surpreenda

In the fast-paced world of sports and fitness, where the pursuit of peak performance reigns supreme, Sport Cryo emerges as a game-changer, redefining the norms of athletic recovery. Nestled in the dynamic hubs of North Scottsdale and North Phoenix, Sport Cryo transcends being just a clinic; it’s a haven for athletes and fitness enthusiasts seeking