‘Exercise snacks’ can improve heart fitness and muscle strength, new research finds

For people who don’t already exercise, short bursts of deliberate activity significantly improved cardiorespiratory fitness.

5 healthy, satisfying foods to eat after a workout that will give your muscles the best chance to recover

Post-workout meals should have protein to help rebuild muscle and carbohydrates to replenish blood sugar, which also helps ...

4 Bodyweight Exercises That Build More Muscle Than Machines After 50

Build muscle after 50 without machines. Do four bodyweight moves—pushups, step-ups, pull-ups, split squats—with clear sets ...

Decades of research reveals the best exercises for building muscle

For training in the lengthened position, she recommends the Romanian deadlift. ‘Unlike the hip thrust, the RDL loads the hinge in the lengthened range,’ she says, adding that, for good technique, ...

9 Essential Exercises for Men To Prevent Muscle Loss After 50

Preserve strength after 50 with nine expert-approved moves—squats, deadlifts, presses, rows, and more. Sets, reps, and tips ...

What’s the fastest way to lose fat & gain muscle?

Optimizing Body Composition If you’re trying to lose fat while gaining muscle, you’re working toward what fitness experts ...
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Exercise makes long COVID worse, and researchers may now know why

One of the most consistently reported symptoms of long COVID is the tendency for strenuous exercise to make the condition worse. Not only does long COVID reduce a person’s capacity for exercise but ...

Over 50? Doctors Say This Simple Exercise Is Key for Strong Bones

This doesn't mean you're doomed to have brittle bones as you age, but it does mean you have to be proactive if you want to ...