exercise
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Turns Out Standing on a Vibrating Platform Might Actually Work as Exercise
As we get older, many of us find we can’t walk or move the way we used to. While this can be partly explained as an inevitable symptom of ageing, a range of diseases – including Parkinson’s disease, sarcopenia and osteoporosis – can also make it more difficult for us to move. Rather paradoxically, people…
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Why ‘Training to Failure’ May Not Be as Effective as You Think
Resistance training (such as weight lifting) is an effective way to increase muscle size and strength, which is important for people of all ages. Having more muscle can not only help us lose weight, but it’s also been shown to have benefits for reducing risk of developing certain diseases, and is even important for mental…
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How to Avoid Exercise Burnout
Maintaining a balanced exercise routine without getting burnt out on your workouts can be tricky. Making progress requires challenging your body, but that can lead to overtraining if you aren’t careful. Having a predictable workout routine can help maintain consistency, but can also result in boredom and lack of motivation. Having goals can help keep…
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Are Intense Workouts Good for Your Heart?
At this point, it’s safe to assume almost anyone within reach of a WIFI connection is aware there is a storyline within the Sex and the City reboot series And Just Like That… which deals with heart health and cardio workouts. Namely, a Peloton cycling workout. If you have not seen the series yet, which…