Popular singer KK died of myocardial infarction or heart attack recently after performing at a concert in Kolkata. This has raised concern about cardiac health in general among people. Considering lifestyle factors play a crucial role in heart ailments, experts recommend right diet and exercises to improve heart health and […]
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How to Exercise Once Per Week and Make it Count
If you had it your way, you’d work out every day of the week. A good training split will often have you training anywhere from three to five days per week, sometimes more. On a push-pull-leg routine, you can often get away with training six days for every one rest […]
Optimal Time of Day for Exercise Might be Different for Men and Women
Share on PinterestAccording to a small study, women and men may respond differently to exercise depending on the time of day. The Good Brigade/Getty Images In a small study, researchers studied how the bodies of men and women responded to exercising at different times of the day — morning versus […]
How To Choose Between Sleep or Exercise for Energy
Let’s talk about the F word: fatigue. Even before the pandemic, reports of people feeling exhausted were on the rise. This site’s written extensively about the various reasons for why this is—from astrological explanations, to parceling out the difference between being just plain tired and actual fatigue, to the many […]
Khloe Kardashian’s weekly exercise routine + top tips from her PT
Khloe Kardashian doesn’t mess about when it comes to her exercise routine. She smashes out an average of five workouts per week with her PT, Joël Bouraïma, also known as Coach Joe, and she’s built some serious strength over the years. In fact, she’s looking stronger than ever, so we […]
What is the Alternating Superman Exercise? Tips, Technique & Correct Form
Just because you don’t don a cape and save the world every day doesn’t mean you don’t have a little Clark Kent inside. When you perform the alternating Superman exercise, you’ll be well on your way to developing the strong muscles required for the role. Do you know what an […]
Symptom burden correlates to impairment of diffusion capacity and exercise intolerance in long COVID patients
The main findings of this study are as follows: (1) the severity of the initial COVID-19 disease and female sex are associated with higher symptom burden in the context of long COVID; (2) the extent of physical and mental impairment in the self-assessment using SF-36 as well as the initial […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis Exercise: 7 Activities to Try
Exercise is essential for healthy joints, especially for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This chronic autoimmune condition causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints and can also affect other parts of the body. While it may seem counterintuitive to keep moving when your joints are in pain or inflamed, […]
Higher levels of physical exercise linked to reduced depressive symptoms among the elderly
Physical exercise appears to have a significant and beneficial impact on depression in the elderly, according to new research published in the journal Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte. Depressive disorder is a serious health concern among the elderly. Depression consists of feelings of loneliness, helplessness, worthlessness, and sometimes leads […]
Blood clotting risk 4 times greater in long COVID patients who can’t exercise
WASHINGTON — A common symptom for people with long COVID is fatigue, and a recent study reveals those that are too tired to exercise might also have a higher risk of developing blood clots. The risk is four times higher among patients who could not perform basic exercises in comparison […]
Multiple Sclerosis and Exercise: Why You Should Stay Active
Multiple Sclerosis is a disabling and chronic disease that attacks the central nervous system. Symptoms can be mild to severe and vary from one person to another. Many people with MS experience problems with balance, coordination, and vision. For some, exercise may seem like the last thing they want to […]
Rucking for Exercise Can Boost Strength, Stamina, and Power
Rucking is a new take on an old form of exercise. It involves walking or hiking with a weighted backpack. The extra weight takes your normal walk and turns up the intensity. When rucking, you’ll experience less pounding on the knees than when running, making rucking a good choice for […]