Tag Archives: Exercise

If you’re feeling sore from a run or gym session, you might wonder whether it’s better to push through or give your body a rest. This achy or stiff feeling in your muscles after exercise is known as “delayed onset muscle soreness” (DOMS). Soreness usually sets in within the first 12–24 hours after your exercise session, and often peaks 24–72 …

Doctors may have discovered the secret to mending a broken heart in a world-first clinical trial. Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are living with takotsubo cardiomyopathy, known as broken heart syndrome, which causes the heart muscle to change shape and suddenly weaken. It is usually triggered by severe emotional or physical stress, such as losing a loved one. Patients …

Not to be the bearer of bad news, but by the age of 30, we start losing between 3% and 8% of muscle mass. Worse, the percentages increase per decade. After age 60, the loss can reach up to 15%. The good news? Strength training can mitigate the negative effects. According to a study published in the British Journal of …

When it comes to shedding fat, most people swear by cardio, endless crunches, or long runs. However, fitness coach Zack Chug reveals in his August 28 Instagram post that the real game-changing exercise for fat loss is something else entirely, and it might surprise you. This surprisingly simple exercise could be your best bet for fat loss, says fitness coach. …

Enjoy a pint of beer, a glass of wine or a dram of whiskey? Then make sure you have some healthy eats and a good dose of exercise on the side, a new study says. A healthy diet and regular physical activity can protect your liver at least partially from the harmful effects of alcohol, researchers reported Wednesday in the …

Sacrificing half an hour of sitting down for a brisk walk everyday could slash the risk of developing life-threatening heart failure, a heart surgeon has urged.  It’s long been known that regular exercise reduces the risk of major illnesses, including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and cancer. For this reason the NHS recommends all adults should be physically active every …

Blood sugar spikes after meals can strain the body, raising the risk of insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease over time. While diet is important, research shows that light activity after eating can significantly reduce these spikes by helping muscles absorb glucose from the bloodstream. French biochemist Jessie Inchauspé, widely known as the Glucose Goddess, recently shared on …

Most sleep advice feels made for someone with no anxiety and a perfect blackout curtain. You’ve probably already tried the magnesium, the screen limits, the warm baths. But a new study suggests something far more physical (and zen-ful) may actually help: high-intensity yoga. Researchers at Harbin Sport University analyzed 30 randomized controlled trials across more than a dozen countries. They …

Rolling out a yoga mat and flowing with your breath could be one of the best exercises for improving sleep in the long run. A meta-analysis of 30 randomized controlled trials has revealed that regular, high-intensity yoga is more strongly associated with improved sleep than walking, resistance training, combination exercise, aerobic exercise, or traditional Chinese exercises, like qi gong and …

Longevity is a topic we cover a lot at Fit&Well, but longevity shouldn’t just focus on adding more years to your lifespan, it should be about living a healthy life in the best condition possible. While there’s no guarantee you can ensure your body is truly future-proof—accidents, illnesses and poor fortune can befall anyone at any age—there are some things …