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New research shows that improving cardiovascular fitness may benefit areas of the brain that are adversely affected by Alzheimer’s disease progression.
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High levels of cardiorespiratory fitness were consistent with findings of increased brain volume in areas that impact stress regulation and memory.
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One’s outlook on life may have a significant impact on heart health. Optimism is linked with a longer life and a lower risk of cardiovascular events.
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It turns out that playing in nature positively affects physical and mental development in children, according to a recent studies.
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Prehabilitation—or “prehab”—turns out to be a good investment of both time and money, and fitness pros are uniquely positioned to offer this service.
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Tai chi has proved to be a safe, effective and enjoyable training method for overall health improvement among adults with numerous chronic conditions.
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“One day can change your whole life.” This is the slogan for Global Wellness Day, celebrated on the second Saturday of June.
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New research shows that, while increasing steps to 4,400 steps per day enhances longevity (and walking more does have numerous health benefits), adding steps without increasing intensity or changing other lifestyle habits may not lead to weight loss.
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Research shows that when recovery breaks during high-intensity interval training are too long, they undermine the effectiveness of the training.
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The phrase “the dog days of summer” doesn’t refer to an actual dog but to the constellation Canis Major associated with the summer season.
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By 2030, approximately half of the U.S. adult population will be obese, and a quarter will have severe obesity, based on body mass index data.
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New details have emerged on how to use music to enhance training. Tunes with a fast tempo—between 170–190 BPM—are most beneficial for endurance exercise
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A study published recently found that varying exercise selection increased motivation to train and produced equivalent improvements in muscular adaptations.
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As fitness professionals, we face the challenge of competing for our clients’ attention. People often have a difficult time focusing on the present moment and are unwilling to disconnect. Research reveals what neuroscientists and psychologists have identified about technology-addicted behavior and which activities can provide relief. Read on to gather information and tips for you and your clients.
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Following five lifestyle habits may increase the years you live free of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer, according to a study in the BMJ (2020; doi:10.1136/bmj.16669).
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For middle-aged and older adults who may not want to run, new research in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings (2019; 94 [12], 2413–26) shows that high-intensity interval walking effectively improves health and fitness. The protocol for this type of walking is 3 minutes at 70% of VO2max followed by 3 minutes at 40% of VO2max, repeated for 5 or more sets.
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Link up with clear goals and find your wellness groove. In a study of nearly 7,000 American participants over age 50, researchers found that having a strong sense of purpose in life was linked with a lower rate of death from all causes.
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REHIT is a new training approach influenced by high-intensity interval training (HIIT), particularly its time-saving aspect. While a typical HIIT program lasts 30 minutes, a REHIT session consists of two or three 10- to 20- second sprints, separated by up to 3 minutes of recovery, in a 10-minute cardio session. Some experts believe this reduced-exertion approach may attract people who are inactive, have a chronic disease or simply lack time.
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It turns out we may be able to “bank” muscular training benefits from our younger selves to help maintain muscular strength as we age. One caveat: We must train again to reap those benefits.
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Here’s more support for the benefits of recreational running. Data analysis from more than 19,000 male and female adults over an average of 6.5 years showed that leisure-time running was linked with a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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