We know that exercise is important to us as we get older, but sometimes hitting the gym isn’t enough. Running on the treadmill, using machines or even taking classes at the gym may not be your cup of tea, but… read more
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Exercises Inspired by our Animal Friends
Researchers often look to nature to help improve the human experience. Even the basic principles of flight were found from birds. Throughout human history we have used the world around us to enhance our abilities. So why not turn to… read more
Get Your Heart Pumping With These Cardio Intensive Workouts!
A comprehensive workout routine includes 150 to 300 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity and at least two days per week of resistance training that works all major muscle groups. If that sounds like too much, cut the time and… read more
5 Items to Brighten up Nighttime Workouts
Fall is finally here! With the changes in temperature, most fitness fanatics will start moving their exercises outdoors, adding park bench climbers and other fun nighttime workouts to their regimens. There are many benefits to taking your workout beyond the… read more
Try These Different Workouts For Different Fitness Goals
Do you want to be strong? Lean? Have bulging muscles? Or maybe your goal is to achieve all three! Ever since exercise has made its way to the laboratory, researchers have been dissecting these questions to make our lives easier.… read more
Is a Deadline the Best Motivator?
Almost 10 years ago, I started a Facebook group for people who wanted to run a 5K under 30 minutes. The group—called the Sub-30 Club, which now has nearly 7,000 members—quickly changed its focus: We wouldn’t just center around 29:59.… read more
Ted Talks: Game On … Or Off?
For years, my favorite weekly workout has been our old-guy pickup basketball game. Though I can get hotter than a habanero every once in a while, I am not very good (I have the vertical leap of a street curb,… read more
Physical Fitness Throughout Our World’s History
In 2021, physical fitness is often associated with state-of-the-art gyms, Peloton home bike rides and fitness apps. In primitive society, as we evolved as humans, fitness was necessary to survive. The early hunter-gatherer societies needed to move quickly to capture… read more
Swimming: Your New Favorite Workout!
When it comes to a low impact, highly impactful workout, look no farther than the pool in your backyard or your community. That’s right, swimming is back in style and full of so many benefits, you may never venture to… read more
Workout Safety 101: Stay Fit, Stay Safe
Engaging in regular exercise is a fantastic way to maintain fitness and overall well-being. According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), routine physical activity can help strengthen our bones and muscles, reduce our risk of cardiovascular disease… read more
