NEW YORK – An intimidating sports culture is discouraging countless people from exercising, leaving many feeling marginalized by the fitness industry, according to a new survey. Research carried out among 2,000 adults who do not exercise regularly reveals that 68% feel too self-conscious to set foot in a gym, believing they do not live up … Read more
Relieve and prevent back tension with specialized movements. (Getty Images) (Getty Images) Pain and tension in our bodies is very common, with more than half (53%) of Brits pointing to the back as the most common culprit. Whether you think you’ve ‘recovered’, slept strangely or simply can’t change your symptoms, both our physical and mental … Read more
Cardio, short for cardiovascular exercise, refers to any form of rhythmic physical activity that increases heart rate and breathing so that the heart and lungs can deliver oxygen to working muscles. Essentially, it’s the kind of exercise that makes you huff and puff and leaves many people scared. People often do aerobic exercise to lose … Read more
The researchers created a magnet-containing gel mat that simulates the mechanical forces exerted on muscle cells during exercise. The new training mat could help test treatments for people with muscle injuries and neuromuscular diseases or develop artificial muscles for use in soft robots. In the body, cells communicate through a combination of chemical, electrical and … Read more
A side plank uses resistance to provide a full-body workout. April Laugh/Pixabay, used with permission Following a healthy diet, being physically active, using stress management techniques, getting a good night’s sleep, and maintaining overall emotional well-being are evidence-based tools recommended to improve the lives of people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia and even … Read more
Fitness instructor Lindsey Gordon is more than ready for Halloween! The social media sensation put on a hot display for her 287,000 Instagram followers while wearing a schoolgirl uniform that didn’t leave much to the imagination! Lindsey Gordon dresses up in her Itty Bitty schoolgirl uniform In one of her latest Instagram posts, the popular … Read more
There’s plenty of kit to choose from in the weight room: barbells, dumbbells, landmines, and kettlebells, as well as countless machines from leg presses to ab crunch devices. But the former tend to get more air time discussing the best way to train to build muscle. At peak times, when there’s a queue for the … Read more
As the night approaches, it is common to feel your spirits drop. Daylight decreases from its June maximum of 5pm to just seven and a half hours in December. No wonder everyone is a little grumpy. We may experience an increase in sleepiness or daytime drowsiness, loss of interest, difficulty thinking clearly, social withdrawal, irritability, … Read more
One of the things I love about CrossFit is that even though I’m far from the fittest person in my gym, I can still try a challenge proposed by a former Fittest Man On Earth title holder. This 20-minute CrossFit workout comes from the mind of 2015 Games champion Ben Smith, and it’s so simple … Read more
The weight loss drug revolution appears to have truly arrived. For decades, there have been compounds available that reduce weight or strengthen muscles, but they always have dangerous side effects and worsen long-term health. The compensation simply wasn’t worth it. A weight loss pill still seemed far away. Now, drugs like Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro … Read more