Going for a long run or ride might give your body the gift of youth, new research suggests.
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Going for a long run or ride might give your body the gift of youth, new research suggests.
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Higher aerobic fitness levels in older adults are more predictive of longevity than chronological age alone.
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A consensus is building among experts that both strength training and cardio‌ are important for longevity.
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Men of a certain age don’t need to cut cardio altogether, but they do need to ease up a bit.
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Twenty minutes of cycling may prime muscles in the arms to grow more while lifting.
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Endorphin rush? All I get is sweaty and flushed. Cardio is for sickeningly fit people, argues Alyx Gorman. But Ellen Leabeater tries to prove her wrong
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Increased muscle mass can help you process blood sugar, decreasing your risk of Type 2 diabetes and the cascade of diagnoses it can set into motion.
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Working out with weights reduces the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
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A new Australian study has found adding just one strength training session to your weekly fitness regime can lead to significant mental health improvements.
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Aerobic exercise is good for your heart. A study shows how regular exercise rebuilds brain tissue and plausibly may help stave off dementia.
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Your target heart rate is the point during exercise at which you reach maximum benefits of physical activity. The number is slightly different for everyone, but the more often you can reach it, the healthier you are likely to be. But Dr. Edward Laskowski, co-director of Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine, says the actual number is less important than the effort and mindset to reach it on a regular basis.
I like this quote best: "...the actual number is less important than the effort and mindset to reach it on a regular basis."
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Even a short morning fitness routine focusing on science-backed benefits will help you kick your brain into high gear each day.
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Cardio training doesn't have to be a slog if you master this fitness acronym.
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Should you use the stationary bike or work it out on the rowing machine? Find out which cardio machine at your gym is the most effective.
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Cardiovascular disease remains America’s biggest killer. Here are 10 ways to reduce your risk.
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Your heart rate can provide an indication of your overall fitness. But what determines the speed of your heartbeat, and what should you aim for during exercise?
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Aerobic fitness can halve the likelihood of developing heart disease, no matter how worrisome your genetic profile.
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Strong gains were seen even in people who had sedentary lifestyles.
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According to Men's Health magazine, both the Concept2 Indoor Rower and SkiErg made the list of the top 5 best cardio machines.Upgrade your cardio routine and shred more fat with our cutting-edge fitness equipment.
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Number one of the list of desires for 99 per cent of my clients is achieving a slim, 'toned' physique, with abs for Africa and curves in all the right places. To get there, so many - New Zealand Herald
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How do you set yourself apart in the crowded market of fitness clubs? Keep moving — by trying to hold classes in a different location each time.
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Want to break a serious sweat? Try this hybrid cardio-strength-training routine referred to as “Pilates on crack.” We tested it for you.