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Scientists Reveal How Much Exercise You Need to 'Offset' a Day of Sitting

Scientists Reveal How Much Exercise You Need to 'Offset' a Day of Sitting

We know that spending lots of time sitting down isn't good for us, but just how much exercise is needed to counteract the negative health effects of sitting down all...

A Nutritionist Shares What a Month of No Alcohol Did to His Body

A Nutritionist Shares What a Month of No Alcohol Did to His Body

When Jan. 1 rolls around, we are often full of good intentions in our bid to be better, fitter, healthier humans. One goal that seems to be remarkably common, especially this...

Foundational Exercises for Athletes of all Ages

Foundational Exercises for Athletes of all Ages

Foundational Exercises for Athletes of all Ages By Tim Reynolds Published On: 2022-07-29 If you asked ten people in the gym what the most important exercise is, you’d receive...

How to Be a Better Adult Learner - IDEA Health & Fitness

How to Be a Better Adult Learner - IDEA Health & Fitness

You can spot a beginner from a mile away during class. If you’re a skilled, compassionate group fitness instructor, you’ll likely encourage new participants and try to boost...

How to make 2023 your most fit and healthy year ever | elephant journal

How to make 2023 your most fit and healthy year ever | elephant journal

Learning to bring exercise into your life isn’t just about the perfect program and training to get in the best shape of your life. The reason why so many do not stick to...

Living Longer Requires Making Lots of Small Changes

Living Longer Requires Making Lots of Small Changes

Maybe it is something about creeping up on 60 that is making me take note of the ever-growing research on healthy aging. And there is lots to consider, especially when it comes...

3 Rules to Follow to Work Out Safely When You Have an Injury

3 Rules to Follow to Work Out Safely When You Have an Injury

INJURIES SUCK. There's no getting around it. Especially when you're unable to use one of your limbs—whether you're in a cast, a brace, or just limited by a doctor's...

Fighting Chronic Inflammation - IDEA Health & Fitness Association

Fighting Chronic Inflammation - IDEA Health & Fitness Association

Did you know that November is Diabetes Awareness Month? And that obesity can lead to alterations in the composition and number of immune cells related to chronic...

Muscular Endurance Is Key to Holding a Perfect Plank (Among Other Exercises)—Here's Why

Muscular Endurance Is Key to Holding a Perfect Plank (Among Other Exercises)—Here's Why

When a person has great muscular endurance, it means they can use their muscles without getting fatigued quickly. This is how some people can run marathons without killing their...

Exercise Snacking Is the Genius Way to Trick Yourself Into Being More Active at Home

Exercise Snacking Is the Genius Way to Trick Yourself Into Being More Active at Home

Mindless snacking has gotten a bad rap in the health world. But when I heard that bite-sized workouts — also known as "exercise snacks" — could be the antidote to my Zoom class...

How Much Does Weight Matter on the Bike?

How Much Does Weight Matter on the Bike?

Carrying less total weight can absolutely affect your cycling performance, which is why many cyclists aim to have the lightest bikes and the best riders have very lean bodies....

Why You Should Rest—a Lot—If You Have COVID-19

Why You Should Rest—a Lot—If You Have COVID-19

Until recently, running was a major part of Emma Zimmerman’s life. The 26-year-old freelance journalist and graduate student was a competitive distance runner in college and,...