The squat: instruction manual for a basic exercise
One of the world’s leading experts, physiotherapist Aaron Horschig, PhD, says you should master the movement patterns of this effective workout to develop your leg muscles
Eight mistakes gym newbies should avoid
The odds of poor health increase if one remains sedentary
Exercising ‘with the heat on’: Hot flashes and physical activity during menopause
Over 80% of women experience hot flashes as they go through menopause. Exercise can improve thermoregulatory control of sweating, skin and blood flow to the brain
Seven reasons to reintroduce exercise in patients with eating disorders
Working out is not an end in itself; it is a means to live better, also for people who suffer from food-related struggles
One of the world’s leading exercise experts explains how to move your body better and more often
Gray Cook, the author of the book ‘The Business of Movement: Principles, Patterns, and Productivity,’ notes that ‘moving well’ means being able to painlessly perform daily activities for both leisure and work
How physical exercise is key to the treatment of breast cancer
Working out can reduce the risk of developing the disease, help avoid the side effects of therapy and may also improve prognosis and survival rates
‘I don’t have enough time’: How to work out more efficiently if you’re short on time
Reducing time at the gym without compromising results could be key when it comes to strength training and maintaining the results when you’re on a tight schedule
How to start a sustainable exercise routine in September
The challenge lies in enjoying it and making it a daily habit. We start by analyzing the main reasons behind quitting
What can a few minutes of moderate running do for mental health?
Numerous studies suggest that running can improve symptoms of depression and anxiety. Scientists have confirmed the beneficial substances that are released in the brain during this activity
Strength training for children: The myths, facts and benefits
While parents may be hesitant to involve their kids in weightlifting, studies show these activities can improve motor skills and reduce the risk of injury
How to improve your body composition without miracle diets
Balancing the quantity and percentage of water, fat and muscle mass is essential to staying healthy
Using exercise to combat osteoporosis, the silent disease that affects 200 million people
Working out can help to prevent and mitigate the disorder, which leads to broken bones, reduced mobility and higher mortality
How can you really gain muscle mass? A hypertrophy expert shares some advice
Forget about infinite repetitions: the most important thing, according to author Brad Schoenfeld, is that the exercises are performed with a high degree of effort
Aerobic exercise, an ally against premenstrual syndrome
Activities such as swimming, walking or running may be effective in reducing PMS