These are the best exercises for preventing injuries and maximizing lifespan
Physical activity is an important part of living a healthy lifestyle, as it contributes to general well-being and lifespan. However, the possibility of exercise-related injuries is frequently disregarded until it becomes a significant issue. Understanding the relationship between exercise and Read More...
Zumba: The workout that turns fitness haters into dance floor enthusiasts
One faithful day in Colombia in the 1990s, a fitness instructor realized he forgot his usual workout playlist and sparked a spontaneous dance session to loud Latin beats instead. This serendipitous move transformed his exercise class into an exhilarating dance party. With that, zumba was born, Read More...
Morning or afternoon workouts? Find the best time to break a sweat
Attention fitness enthusiasts! Are you a morning person or a night owl? Whether you're an early bird or a night owl, finding the perfect exercise time can be tricky. But don't worry, we've got the lowdown on the pros and cons of working out at different times of the day. Rise and shine: Working Read More...
Benefits of working out in the nude
We've written before about how spending time naked can improve your body image, and it’s well known that regular exercise also improves self-esteem and how you view your body (among other benefits). So why not combine the two for even better results? Working out in your birthday suit has a Read More...
Minimize effects of jet lag with this science-backed strategy
Jet lag is the bane of all long-haul trips. Instead of making the most out of your new surroundings once you land after hours and hours of sitting on the plane, your body tends to have different ideas involving naps and stomach problems. According to experts in travel and health, jet lag is Read More...
How much strength training is enough to reduce risk of death?
Health experts have been telling us that muscle-strengthening activities are good for us because they are beneficial to our musculoskeletal health and are connected to a lower risk of death. However, it’s not until just recently that scientists have been able to pinpoint the minimum optimal Read More...
Don't have time to exercise? Apparently, 3 seconds is all you need
Do you often find yourself thinking that you would work out more often if you simply had the time? Well, according to scientists at Australia’s Edith Cowan University and Japan’s Niigata University of Health and Welfare, all you really need to see significant strength improvements is three Read More...
Start a weekly fitness journal to help you maintain motivation
Now that we are nearing the end of the first month of the year, it may be a good time to assess how our new year's resolutions are going. If your goal for the new year was to work out more, then starting an end-of-the-week fitness journaling practice can help you stay committed to it, even when Read More...