By Coach John Hughes As we age resistance training becomes more important. I call it resistance training because strength training has the connotation of going to the gym and lifting free weights or using machines. You can do your resistance training at home without buying a lot of equipment. Resistance training is any activity that makes your muscles do more than they … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: Spring, Summer and Fall Resistance Training
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Too Little Sleep? Exercise Could Be the Key to Longevity
by Lars Hundley Researchers have discovered that physical activity can help mitigate the negative impact of unhealthy sleep durations on life expectancy. A study, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, analyzed data from over 90,000 adults and found that increased physical activity levels reduced the mortality risks associated with short or long sleep … [Read more...] about Too Little Sleep? Exercise Could Be the Key to Longevity
High Fitness Levels Mitigate Hypertension Risks
By Lars Hundley A 29-year study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology has revealed that high fitness levels may reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease in men with high blood pressure. The study is the first of its kind to examine the joint effects of fitness and blood pressure on the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. Study … [Read more...] about High Fitness Levels Mitigate Hypertension Risks
Baseball-Shaped Hearts: A New Indicator for Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Muscle Disease?
by Lars Hundley New research from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai has revealed a connection between the shape of one's heart and the risk of developing atrial fibrillation and cardiomyopathy, a type of heart muscle disease. The study, published in the peer-reviewed medical journal Med, used deep learning and advanced imaging analysis to examine the genetics of … [Read more...] about Baseball-Shaped Hearts: A New Indicator for Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Muscle Disease?
Could You Boost Your Cycling Endurance by Training Your Breathing Muscles? Maybe!
by Lars Hundley Training your breathing muscles may provide longer-lasting benefits than previously believed, according to new research published in Experimental Physiology. The study revealed that the strength gains from five weeks of inspiratory muscle training, a specialized form of weight training focusing on the muscles used for breathing, persisted for an additional … [Read more...] about Could You Boost Your Cycling Endurance by Training Your Breathing Muscles? Maybe!