Over the last decade, smartphones have become ubiquitous not just for sending texts and staying abreast of news, but also for monitoring daily activity levels. Among the most common, and arguably the most meaningful, tracking method for daily physical activity is step counting. Counting steps is far more than a fad: The U.S. Department of […]
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People in the oldest stage of life who regularly engage in aerobic activities and strength training exercises perform better on cognitive tests than those who are either sedentary or participate only in aerobic exercise. That is the key finding of our new study, published in the journal GeroScience. We assessed 184 cognitively healthy people ranging […]
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If you don’t enjoy the environment of a gym, the good news is you can demolish calories outdoors too! Let’s take a look at 12 fun outdoor activities you can try to help you on your weight loss journey.
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Many beginners experience DOMS, however, it’s also common in regular gym-goers too. So what causes it and how can you treat it? Follow along to learn more about DOMS.
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Worldwide sales of fitness trackers increased from US$14 billion in 2017 to over $36 billion in 2020. The skyrocketing success of these gadgets suggests that more people than ever see some value in keeping tabs on the number of steps they take, flights of stairs they climb, time they spend sitting and calories they burn. […]
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The great outdoors provides ample opportunity for exercise, with or without equipment. Here are 12 ways to boost your health outside!
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