Fitness & Exercise
Tips, routines, and research about physical activity and exercise.
Using Wearable Fitness Trackers Significantly Boosts Workout Adherence: Insights from Recent Research
Recent research shows that wearable fitness devices significantly increase long-term workout adherence, especially when combined with remote coaching, aiding effective health management for conditions like type 2 diabetes.
Next-Generation Fitness: Emerging Fields Promise Personalized Exercise Guidance
Emerging fields of enduromics and resistomics utilize multi-omics data to understand molecular adaptations to exercise, paving the way for personalized fitness programs and improved health outcomes.
Unlocking Marathon Potential Through Finger Lengths: A Simple Biomarker for Endurance
A recent study suggests that your finger lengths could predict your endurance and marathon potential. Measuring the ratio of your ring and index fingers might be a simple way to gauge athletic capacity for endurance sports.
Rethinking Ice Baths: Could Cold Exposure Hinder Muscle Growth?
Emerging research suggests that routine ice baths may slow muscle growth by impeding blood flow and nutrient delivery post-exercise. Timing and temperature are key to balancing recovery and muscle development.
BowFlex Recalls 3.8 Million Adjustable Dumbbells Due to Safety Concerns
Over 3.8 million BowFlex adjustable dumbbells are being recalled due to safety concerns after injury reports. The recall addresses widespread safety hazards linked to these popular fitness devices.
Smart Training: Less Is More for Building Muscle and Strength, Say Researchers
Discover how minimal yet focused workouts can effectively build muscle and strength. Researchers reveal the optimal training volume for maximum gains without overtraining, promoting smarter exercise routines.
Optimal Workout Order Revealed: Cardio Before or After Weightlifting?
Recent research reveals that performing weight training before cardio enhances fat loss and daily activity. Discover which workout order maximizes your fitness results based on scientific findings.
Japanese Walking: A Simple, Effective Fitness Trend for Better Health
Discover the health benefits of Japanese walking, a simple interval-style exercise that improves cardiovascular health, strength, and longevity with minimal equipment and time commitment.
Personalized Exercise Programs Improve Health Outcomes for Neuromuscular Disease Patients
A new study reveals that personalized home-based exercise programs combined with coaching significantly improve fitness and health outcomes for individuals with neuromuscular diseases.
Exercise May Be as Crucial as Medication in Preventing Colon Cancer Recurrence
Emerging research suggests that regular structured exercise may be as effective as medication in preventing colon cancer recurrence, offering a cost-effective and side-effect-free strategy to improve survival outcomes.