Three strategies to build a progressive fitness routine that sticks
There is a lot of mixed messaging when it comes to the world of fitness, but one thing that most doctors and trainers can agree on is that a progressive approach to exercise with realistic and steady goals is the most effective way to make a fitness routine stick and avoid burnout. Here are three Read More...
Just 2.5 hours of weekly exercise could help reduce migraine triggers
Anyone who has experienced a migraine knows how debilitating the pain can be. And while there are several medicinal ways to help alleviate migraine symptoms, a recent study has found that getting enough exercise might just do the trick. While exercise has long been known to help reduce migraine Read More...
A strong coffee 30 minutes before exercise can boost the burning of fat
Enjoying a cup of coffee while reading this? If so, you might want to consider exercising 30 minutes from now. In a small study in Spain, researchers found that drinking a strong cup of coffee half an hour before aerobic exercise can significantly boost the body’s rate of burning fat, something Read More...
Five ways our brains benefit from a simple walk
Walking is an often-underrated form of exercise, but with the pandemic seriously limiting the activities made available to us, we have gained a renewed appreciation for simply going on a walk. These days, few things require such minimal effort yet reap so many benefits. Walking improves sleep Read More...
5 Signs it’s time to take a day off from your workout routine
Many of us take advantage of the new year as a time to institute a healthy exercise routine, but while exercise is good for us, it is possible to overdo it. Overtraining doesn’t give your body enough time to rest and recover and can lead to injuries, burnout, and can actually inhibit your Read More...
Study: Exercise prompts muscles to fight inflammation on their own
That exercise is good for the body in all kinds of ways is a given, but researchers are only just uncovering a rather surprising effect that exercise has on muscles. Apparently, exercise prompts muscle cells to fight off inflammation on their own. Scientists at Duke University have been Read More...
Sitting too much? Here are 3 ways to move more while working from home
The office job has long caused many people to live a sedentary life, but in the remote working era, more people are spending more of their waking hours sitting than ever before. Without the daily commute to work or the walk around town to find a good place to eat lunch, it’s easy for people to go Read More...
How to let your intuition guide your exercise habits
If you want to make consistent exercise a part of your life, then you should consider the practice of intuitive exercise. The idea behind the intuitive exercise is that the tendency for people to work out simply because they want their bodies to look good or ideal is actually damaging to both Read More...
Want to exercise more? Try these two research-backed motivation strategies
When it comes to exercise, finding the motivation to start your workout is usually the toughest part. Research published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity has found that when it comes to motivation, two key factors can make a big difference. Using the Read More...
3 ways that exercise changes the very structure of the brain
You probably know that exercise boosts brain function, but did you know that exercise can literally change the structure of our brains? Although these structural changes may not be visible to us, they can help us protect and preserve brain health and function throughout our lives. Below, you’ll Read More...