Active older people resemble much younger people physiologically, according to a new study of the effects of exercise on aging. The findings suggest that many of our expectations about the inevitability of physical decline with advancing years may be incorrect and that how we age is, to a large degree, up to us.
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Is jogging really the worst thing you can do? Does it have any upsides? Will it really turn you into a chick? If so, what are the alternatives? Let’s dig deeper into this puzzling pastime and clear the air.
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10 important lessons about training and nutrition that we can all learn from the best athletes!
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That old excuse "I've no energy left to go training" has been scientifically disproven years ago. Sports scientists at the University of Georgia did an experiment with fourteen women and discovered that weight training actually gives you energy.
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There are some major misconceptions about calories, body weight, fat loss, and health. These calorie myths are often rooted in truth but presented in black-or-white terms that are useless at best, harmful at worst, and do little to help the average person lose body fat.
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It's amazing what these two big men acrobats can do!
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Build muscle mass and muscle strength, and you'll also build up protection against cancer. Researchers at the University of South Carolina reached this conclusion from a study they published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention.
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The fitness industry is packed with false truths, misleading info, scams, and lies. Here are 10 of the biggest lies you’ll hear when trying to lose weight.
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Mark Rippetoe is an American strength training coach and author. He has several decades of experience as a strength coach, is a former powerlifter, and a current gym owner. He is best known...
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Healthy men who did twenty minutes of daily weight training had less of an increase in age-related abdominal fat compared with men who spent the same amount of time doing aerobic activities, according to a new study by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers and colleagues.
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These are the 6 charts from the original Joe Weider course. Enjoy!
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A man who doesn't exercise will have a weak body, a sluggish mind, weak will and will lack energy.
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For most women toned men are sexier than brawny men. And bodybuilding physiques? Not sexy at all...
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In this brilliant chart by David McCandless from 2010, you can see a gorgeous visualization of how many supplements are actually helpful — based on scientific studies — and how many are basically nothing more than snake oil.
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Maria Kang, AKA “Fit Mom,” posted a controversial photo on her Facebook page back in September, baring her toned abs, with her three young kids by her side. The 33-year-old created a firestorm of attention by asking, “What’s your excuse?” Many interpreted the post as fat shaming. Kang seemed to be saying, if you don’t look like me, you’re just not trying hard enough.
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While researching the use of alternative therapies that were utilized by Suzanne Somers, we came across doctors and media outlets who desperately tried to malign her reputation. Their responses were so hasty that they accidentally revealed statistics that are not normally shared with the public.
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This infographic shows what's really causing you to store bodyfat, and what you can do to reduce it.
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Most grandmothers, especially those reaching 80 years of age, can be counted on for cozy hugs, surprise gifts, and gray hair. So you may be surprised when you meet Willie Murphy, a 77-year-old grandmother who can do one-handed push-ups and deadlift 215 pounds.
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Watch this awesome gym parody of Meghan Trainor’s song, “All About That Bass”!
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When programmed intelligently, certain forms of cardio can fit into any type of performance or aesthetics-based workout program. Problem is, four of the most popular choices, well, suck. Here are the top four dumbest forms of cardio along with a few smarter, more effective alternatives.
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