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Juggling work, chores, family and friends can make it difficult to find time for exercise throughout the week, but a new study suggests squeezing some in on the weekend is well worth our while. The research compared the risk of early death among those … Continue reading Exercising only on weekends still found to lower risk of early death
Rowing machines provide a great workout but they do take up a lot of space, which is why many fold in half. The King Smith WR1 takes things a step further, by folding in thirds to form a wheeled wood-sided cube.Continue ReadingCategory: Sports, Lifesty… Continue reading Wood-sided rowing machine folds in thirds to become a box
Though we understand exercise to be good for our wellbeing, there is a lot still to learn about the complex and varied ways physical activity drives positive health outcomes in humans. Scientists digging into the molecular details of this relationship … Continue reading “Anti-hunger” molecule found to promote weight loss after exercise
A landmark study from researchers in Australia has established the first significant links between childhood obesity and cognitive ability in midlife, with the authors suggesting this relationship may have ties to one’s risk of dementia. The research t… Continue reading World-first study links childhood obesity to lower cognition in midlife
As our understanding of the relationship between the gut microbiome and human health continues to build, research has illuminated the direct benefits that exercise can bring to the bacteria in our bellies. But some scientists have been wondering if the… Continue reading Upping certain gut bacteria may increase motivation to exercise
The best time of day to exercise is a long-standing question, and now a new study suggests that it differs by sex. The team found that evening exercise was more effective for men than morning routines, while results for women varied, with different hea… Continue reading Best time of day to exercise seems to be different for men and women
One of the harmful effects of diabetes is the way it impacts on the blood vessels, not only narrowing them to drive up the risk of stroke and heart attacks but preventing the formation of entirely new ones. Researchers have produced what they say is th… Continue reading Exercise found to promote new blood vessel growth in diabetic mice
The allure of of a donut or hamburger can test the resolve of even the strictest of dieters, but a new study has hinted at new tools that can help us resist the temptation. The research explores how exercise can reduce cravings for fatty foods, demonst… Continue reading High-intensity exercise may dampen cravings for fatty foods
Physical activity is known to correlate with lower rates of cancer, but lately we have begun to see discoveries that detail the biological mechanisms underlying this relationship. Further improving our understanding are scientists from Newcastle Univer… Continue reading Exercise found to boost levels of cancer-fighting proteins in the blood
Scientists studying the health benefits of a form of high-resistance breathing training have published new research demonstrating how it can increase our capacity for exercise. The technique was also shown to improve certain aspects of metabolism when … Continue reading 5-minute breathing exercises found to boost tolerance for the treadmill