Body composition is important because what you are made of matters, a lot. Muscle is key for healthy ageing. We lose muscle as we age, it is harder to gain and more important to maintain. The benefits of losing ten pounds of body fat or gaining ten pounds of muscle can improve your health.
Exercise keeps your brain young
Many studies have proven how exercise improves brain health and you may have noticed that after your workout you have an improved ability to focus. New research shows that we can keep our brain younger with consistent aerobic exercise, resulting in clearer thinking, better memory, and improved mental well-being as we age.
Should I warm-up before exercise?
Should I warm-up before exercise and what should a warm-up include. It is not complicated and the science proves that a simple warm-up works.
Can you outrun a bad diet?
The Standard American Diet really is SAD. It’s bad for our brains and our mental health. However, there is a little good news, running can help prevent some of the negative effects.
Activity or Exercise. It is not one or the other; it’s both.
There is a continuum from being sedentary to exercise. Activities are beneficial because they break up sedentary time and help us maintain our health. Our individual ability to tolerate different types of exercise and intensity of exercise is based on our current fitness level. Regardless of your fitness level, adding more time being active is important for maintaining your health.
Stay stronger and stay younger
Healthy muscles need strength training as we age. We stop producing a molecule that is critical for maintaining muscle mass and bone health as we age. Strength training maintains this critical component of healthy muscles.
Do you even lift?
Strength training is critical for maintaining health and fitness as e age. Here are three reasons why you should include strength training in your regular exercise program.
Is Exercise the Secret to Healthy Ageing for Men?
Aging presents a unique set of challenges, but with the right knowledge and habits, it is possible to embrace the aging process and enjoy a healthy and fulfilling life. As men age a common concern is prostate health. Improving fitness can make the difference to your health.
Breaking Down the Science: Understanding the Fat Burning Zone and Its Impact on Weight Loss
Are you curious about the accuracy of the fat-burning zones on exercise equipment or wonder if the fat calories you burn on your heart rate monitor are accurate? Using fat as a fuel isn’t complicated, but you do need to understand how exercise intensity changes the fuel that you use to keep active.
The Science of Prevention: The Powerful Effects of Exercise on Disease
Exercise is a powerful tool to prevent and manage many chronic conditions. Learn how exercise can change your health and well-being, from heart disease to mental health exercise can make a difference.