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Jun 30, 2022

Plank exercise: How to correctly perform the move and variations to try

There’s a good chance you’ve heard of the plank exercise if you have spent time working out at the gym, or perused fitness magazines or online articles. You may even have gotten down on one of the best yoga mats and tried this popular core exercise at one point or...

Jun 30, 2022

Is there really a ‘best’ time to work out?

The best time to work out has been discussed, debated, and disputed for years in the health and fitness industry. Should you train in the morning or in the evening? It’s still the question on everyone’s lips. Research – like this study published by Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine...

May 31, 2022

What is VO2 max?

If you’re into fitness, the chances are that you might have heard the term VO2 max at some stage or another. Maximizing your workout and achieving optimal performance is probably somewhere on your mind when you’re exercising (behind the beads of sweat on your forehead!) and this is where knowing...

May 31, 2022

Does walking build muscle?

Whether you’re a regular gym-goer with muscle-building constantly on the mind, or a fitness-tracker buff with eyes set firmly on that daily 10,000, you’ll surely have thought, does walking build muscle? After all, it’s our most regular form of exercise, and for some who might have trouble lifting weights or...

May 31, 2022

Five HIIT bike workouts to try out at home

HIIT bike workouts are a great way to ramp up your cardio sessions, while also boosting heart health and aerobic fitness. HIIT, or high intensity interval training, involves working at a vigorous level then backing off for a short recovery period. You repeat this again and again, with sessions typically...

May 31, 2022

Does running make you taller?

Does running make you taller? It’s a question you may have considered when first starting to exercise on a regular basis. It’s a myth. But, like all good stories, it does have a grain of truth in it. We know running is beneficial for your core and spine, in addition...

May 31, 2022

Mini-brains show how common drug freezes cell division in the womb, causing birth defects

Valproic acid — a drug commonly used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder — can cause birth defects and developmental disorders if taken during pregnancy, but the reason why has long been a mystery. Now, in a study using mice and human tissue, scientists discovered that the medication locks some...

May 31, 2022

Can running shoes be used for walking?

They may make us run faster and have a myriad of biomechanical features to support our foot landing – but when we decide to take things slower, can running shoes be used for walking? Running and walking involve different types of movement. When walking one foot always remains on the...

May 31, 2022

What is the 5:2 diet?

The 5:2 diet involves eating normally for five days a week, then cutting your calorie intake to between 500-600 calories per day for two days. This part-time dieting approach, or style of intermittent fasting, focuses more on when you eat, than what you eat. Fasting, and intermittent fasting, have been...

May 31, 2022

What is non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)?

It can be a secret weapon for those with weight loss goals, but for many people the answer to the question, “what is non-exercise activity thermogenesis?” is as much of a mystery as whether there’s life on Mars. Often acronymized as NEAT, this invaluable health tool is far simpler than...

May 31, 2022

Can you lose weight by walking?

Can you lose weight by walking? All physical activity, including walking, burns fat and this can help you lose weight. And the more and faster you walk, the more calories you’ll torch. Whether you’re pounding the pavement or striding it out on one of the best walking treadmills, walking is...

May 31, 2022

What is bone density?

What is bone density? Put simply, it is a metric used to measure the strength of your bones – and a helpful method of assessing the potential risk of osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones and makes them more liable to break. Bone osteogenesis – the strengthening and development of...

May 31, 2022

What is a calorie deficit?

Trying to lose weight? You need to be in calorie deficit, and that means eating and drinking fewer calories than you burn. There are two ways to create a calorie deficit: Reducing calorie intake – changing what and how much you eatIncreasing calorie expenditure – in the form of exerciseHow...

Apr 30, 2022

What causes muscle fatigue?

To understand what causes muscle fatigue, it’s worth looking at what exactly muscle fatigue is. If you exercise regularly, you may be familiar with the sensation of a dull ache in your muscles or experienced a feeling of tiredness or lack of energy that makes it hard to complete your...

Apr 30, 2022

How to increase bone density

Do you want to know how to increase bone density and why it’s important? We need strong bones to support us and allow us to move. They protect the brain, heart and other major organs from injury. They also store minerals including calcium and phosphorus, which help keep bones strong...