The more steps you take before bed, the better you’ll sleep
The story we published last week about what foods can help you fall asleep was our most-read story of the week, so we get the feeling our readers appreciate tips on how to catch better shuteye. Following that line of thinking, a new study published in the journal, Sleep Journal, tried to uncover Read More...
Don’t enjoy running? Here are 9 alternative cardio exercises you can do
Running is awesome. It’s a simple, effective form of cardio that offers a whole range of health benefits. It also sucks—depending on who you ask. But if you belong to the camp of people who simply don’t enjoy running, you can still get the benefits of cardio without having to run around the Read More...
Working out without using equipment is important. Here’s why
If you have access to a gym, there’s nothing wrong with using exercise machines. But it’s also a good idea to sometimes forgo equipment and use the weight of your own body to work out. Here’s why: While machines tend to isolate specific muscle groups, “a lot of body-weight exercises force Read More...
Study: Even leisurely exercise can help you live longer
While it’s commonly known that daily physical exercise is essential for a longer, healthier life, a new study suggests that even incredibly short amounts of very easy exercise can do wonders for your health. More specifically, the research has found that engaging in leisurely activities like Read More...
Fasting and exercise can boost your body’s ability to shed toxic proteins
One of the many useful things our bodies do on their own is rid themselves of proteins that are no longer of use. Whether the proteins are defective, toxic or simply surplus to requirements, our cellular machinery can act swiftly and decisively when shedding this dead weight. But sometimes the Read More...
Get a bit more fit by adding micro workouts to your daily life
For people who don’t exercise regularly, there’s a simple thing you can do to get on the road to fitness. It’s called high-intensity incidents physical activity (HIIPA), and it refers to the everyday activities from hauling groceries to climbing stairs that get you huffing and puffing. So, Read More...
To speed up weight loss, try these high-intensity workouts
Exercising doesn’t have to be a long, painful ordeal. In fact, if you want to lose weight quickly, research says the best you can do is take part in short high-intensity workouts. That’s because intense exercise depletes the oxygen available to the muscles, forcing them to burn fat for energy Read More...
Why exercise will help you get into the flow at work
We’ve all been there. As the work day goes on, we start finding it impossible to suppress our yawns. We become groggy and unmotivated, and try to find salvation in another cup of coffee. If you’re tired of feeling this way, it may be time to start exercising more before or after work. According Read More...
30 minutes of daily light activities can help you live a longer and healthier life
You don’t necessarily have to go to the gym or intensely practice a sport to prevent early aging and improve your cardiovascular health. Just getting up for 30 minutes per day and engaging in light activities, like walking, can reduce the risk of premature death by as much as 17 Read More...
The best way to keep fit changes as you age
The effect of exercise on health is profound. It can protect you from a range of conditions, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers. But the type and amount of exercise you should do changes as you age. To ensure that you are doing the right type of exercise for your age, Read More...