In the middle of a bushfire emergency, I tripped and sustained an injury that would deliver a sobering lesson in the universal experience of ageing. It was time to start taking care of my bones — by lifting heavy weights.
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In the middle of a bushfire emergency, I tripped and sustained an injury that would deliver a sobering lesson in the universal experience of ageing. It was time to start taking care of my bones — by lifting heavy weights.
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Building muscle isn't just for powerlifters and body builders. These experts explain how some resistance training, even just at home, can impact how we experience ageing.
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with Dr. Monica Christmas, Director of the Menopause Center at UChicago Medicine, about the connection between menopause and weight gain and how best to keep those pounds off.For more of “Chasing Life with Sanjay Gupta” click here or follow the show wherever you get your podcasts.
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Getting moving may make all the difference when it comes to treating depression, a new study shows. These simple activities work wonders.
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Strength training is far more important for long-term health than people realize, says exercise researcher Dr. Tommy Lundberg. He shares why in a Q&A with CNN.
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Aerobic exercise is hugely beneficial for health. But research increasingly shows you also need some resistance training. Here’s how to work it in.
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The most important variable for women who want to build muscle is frequency of training (days per week), followed by number of repetitions and sets.
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Lifelong physical activity may be the best way to stay healthy, but what about those haven't gotten started yet? A new study finds that it is always beneficial to cognitive well-being to incorporate some activity — even if it isn't too intensive.
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In recent studies, muscle-strengthening activities were associated with almost a 20 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, lung cancer and all-cause mortality.
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This 15-minute weight training routine uses common gym equipment and will build strength at any age.
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Resistance training does much more than build strong muscles. Research has confirmed that resistance training affects metabolism, too.
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This column presents a research review of what science says about the known performance benefits of resistance training for runners.
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A resistance workout is not just about adding muscle: it can bring a host of other proven benefits as well. So what is stopping you?
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If you can’t lift heavy or it’s not your thing, please don’t think lifting lighter weights is a waste of time.
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Most of us think of aerobic exercise when we think of adding years to our lives. A new study shows that strength training can be critically important as well.
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Older adults undergoing age-related decrements in muscle health can benefit substantially from resistance exercise training, a potent stimulus for whole muscle and myofiber hypertrophy, neuromuscular performance gains, and improved functional mobility. With the use of advancing technologies, research continues to elucidate the mechanisms of and heterogeneity in adaptations to resistance exercise training beyond differences in exercise prescription. This review highlights the current knowledge in these areas and emphasizes knowledge gaps that require future attention of the field.
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You don’t need a big budget or lots of space to build muscle and improve form. Ahead, experts make the case for resistance bands as an alternative to a gym membership.
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A new meta-analysis confirms what previous research has also shown. Strength training contributes to a long, healthy life, and maybe more so than aerobic exercise alone.
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Doing 30 to 60 minutes of muscle-strengthening exercises weekly is linked with a 10 to 20% lower risk of early death and diseases including heart disease, lung cancer and diabetes, a new study has found.
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A new study has found resistance exercise, also known as weight training, may be better for getting your body ready for a solid night's sleep than aerobic exercise, but only if you're sleep deprived. Who isn't?
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Want to get strong, but don’t have time for a gym? Here we’ll teach you a simple 9-minute long strength training program that you can complete in your own home. All you need is a set of dumbbells (or another type of weight) a clock and the goal of a stronger body.
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Eating more protein can significantly augment the effects of lifting weights, a review of research found.
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Younger clients are eager to strength train because of how it will help them in their sport but strength training is arguably just as essential as we age