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Healthy children come in all shapes and sizes. Being physically fit is more important than Body Mass Index (BMI) when it comes to getting good grades. A new study by Dr. Robert R. Rauner and colleagues from Lincoln Public Schools and Creighton University in Nebraska found that aerobic fitness has a greater effect on academic … Read More
Intense, highly demanding exercise has many health benefits and one signal drawback. It can be physically unpleasant, which deters many people from beginning or sticking with an intense exercise program. An encouraging new study, however, suggests that listening to music makes strenuous workouts feel easier and may nudge people into pushing themselves harder than they … Read More
Forget about slow-and-steady cardio workouts. High-intensity interval training will help you reach your fitness goals faster. Any exercise activity that mixes a slow and steady pace with bursts of speed is a High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workout. And, if you’re pressed for time, research suggests that a HIIT workout may burn more fat in less … Read More
If people need motivation to get up from their office chairs or couches and become less sedentary, two useful new studies could provide the impetus. One found that sitting less can slow the aging process within cells, and the other helpfully underscores that standing up — even if you are standing still — can be … Read More
People who consume the sweetener fructose — which is most people nowadays — risk developing a variety of health problems. But the risk drops substantially if those people get up and move around, even if they don’t formally exercise, two new studies found. Most of us have heard that ingesting fructose, usually in the form … Read More
Whether it’s back to the field for football, soccer or Fall band practice, the whole family can coach themselves on injury prevention this season for safer, high-performance play. It all comes down to knowing how you can get injured, how to condition yourself against injury and being efficient in both practice and competition. Common Injuries … Read More
Running for as little as five minutes a day could significantly lower a person’s risk of dying prematurely, according to a large-scale new study of exercise and mortality. The findings suggest that the benefits of even small amounts of vigorous exercise may be much greater than experts had assumed. In recent years, moderate exercise, such … Read More
As your life changes, change the focus of your yoga practice. Yoga can be a mindful health and wellness system for all ages, and it helps to pay a little extra attention to certain things as you start yoga at any age, or as your yoga journey evolves through the years. The Roaring 20s This … Read More
Running is one of the best ways to burn a ton of calories, get a cardio workout and tap into those feel-good endorphins. But, you have to keep a few things in mind to get the most out of a run – and stay safe. Do: Water Yourself Health professionals recommend drinking 40 to 64 … Read More
You’re melting in the summer heat and you’re not having any luck finding a fan or an air-conditioned place to hide from the high temperatures. Try cooling off the yogi way by using a traditional breath practice that was used to reduce body temperature and calm the mind long before there were fans and A/C. … Read More
Q: Are there any health benefits associated with more sweating during a workout? If so, is there a difference if sweat is induced by heat (e.g., hot weather) vs. aerobic exercise? A: “There’s this entrenched idea that it’s good to ‘sweat things out,’” said Oliver Jay, an associate professor of exercise physiology and director of the Thermal Ergonomics … Read More
Thousands of fitness-minded people are swarming boutique gyms for their workout, sometimes paying top dollar, instead of fighting for a treadmill at a big box fitness club. In our niche-driven society, many feel boutique workouts deliver the most for your money and your health, combined. Ask Yourself: Are You Niche? If you’re someone who knows … Read More
