New research suggests that if an arm becomes immobilized due to injury, it can lose up to 28% of its muscle mass within four weeks. However, a recent experiment found that performing eccentric exercises with the opposite arm could significantly … [Read more...]
Exercise
Physical Activity Is Important for Kids’ Bone Development
An examination of 804 preteens found that engaging in 1.5 hours of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each day is important for healthy bone development. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, July 2020 … [Read more...]
Exercise Can Help Diabetics Live Longer
A survey of 4,859 adults found that diabetics who met exercise guidelines of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a week had a 32% lower risk for early death than those classified as physically inactive. European Association for the … [Read more...]
HIIT Is a Good Idea for Type 2 Diabetics
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a form of exercise that involves short intervals of near-maximal effort such as sprinting or stair climbing, separated by intervals of moderate-intensity exercises, such as jogging or fast walking. A recent … [Read more...]
Should People with Heart Disease Exercise?
New guidelines from the European Society of Cardiology recommend that individuals with heart disease should engage in a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week in addition to strength training at least three times a week if … [Read more...]
Physical Activity at Work Important to Health
According to a recent study that assessed the fitness and physical health of young adults, those who primarily worked at a desk were more likely to have poor fitness, a large waist circumference, and an increased risk for obesity. On the other hand, … [Read more...]
Just One Hour…
Among a group of 24 seniors at increased risk for cardiovascular disease, researchers observed that reducing sedentary behavior by one hour a day led to significant long-term improvements in both peripheral vascular function and cerebral blood flow. … [Read more...]
Low Fitness Linked to Depression
Grip strength is often used in scientific research as an indicator of physical function/fitness. In a study that included 867 teens and young adults, researchers observed an association between weak grip and an increased risk for depressive symptoms. … [Read more...]
Resistance and Impact Training Benefit Those at Risk for Osteoporosis
Among a group of 47 patients at elevated risk for osteoporosis, those who took part in a six-month impact and resistance training program experienced increased muscle strength and improved bone mineral density in the lumbar spine (3.8%) and femoral … [Read more...]
Another Way Exercise Helps the Brain
According to a new study, engaging in a twelve-week aerobic exercise program can increase cortical excitability, which can improve one’s ability to create mental imagery. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, June 2020 … [Read more...]
Physical Inactivity Raises Cancer Mortality Risk
Among a group of 8,002 middle-aged and older adults, researchers observed that the least active participants were 82% more likely to die from cancer over the following five years than those with the highest physical activity levels. JAMA Oncology, … [Read more...]
Take Microbreaks!
For desk-bound office workers, taking a microbreak every hour to perform a brief physical activity can reduce job stress and improve mood. Frontiers in Public Health, June 2020 … [Read more...]
Exercise Linked to Lower Sleep Apnea Risk
The results of a recent study that looked at lifestyle, medical, socio-demographic, and sleep health data concerning more than 155,000 adults suggest that even a modest increase in physical activity (such as walking for 20 additional minutes per day … [Read more...]
The Many Benefits of Exercise
Harvard Medical School lists the following benefits of exercise: reduced risk for obesity, heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers; improved balance, mood, and mental function; stronger muscles; and healthier bones and joints. … [Read more...]