Less effort, more results. Jenna Rizzo (@jennaaaamariee) says that despite her career as a women’s fitness coach, she considers herself to be pretty lazy — and for ladies out there like her, she has a “lazy girl guide” to getting a flat stomach. “Lazy girls deserve to have banging bodies too,” she said. Jenna Rizzo…
Go with the flow! Harnessing the power of the spleen — a fist-sized organ near the stomach that stores and filters blood — has been shown to enhance athletic performance. When the spleen contracts, it releases stored red blood cells into the bloodstream, improving oxygen delivery to muscles. Researchers from Greece kept the spleen in…
We all know it’s important to exercise. That doesn’t mean you need to sign up for a gym membership you already know you are probably never going to use. According to an Australian study published in The Lancet medical journal earlier this year (2024), even just 160 minutes of brisk walking per week helps to…
Share on PinterestBrain boost from exercise and deep sleep lasts through the next day, recent research shows. Image credit: BONNINSTUDIO/Stocksy. Regular exercise is good for brain health. Past studies show the ‘boost’ the brain receives from physical activity normally peaks within the first 10 to 20 minutes. Researchers from University College London have now found…
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Study reveals how metabolic benefits of high-intensity interval training differ after detraining in individuals with and without type 2 diabetes, shedding light on its long-term impacts. Study: The role of exosomes for sustained specific cardiorespiratory and metabolic improvements in males with type 2 diabetes after detraining. Image Credit: antoniodiaz / Shutterstock.com In a recent study published…
Share on PinterestShort bouts of intense exercise could help reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events, especially in women.Image credit: Maksim Tarasov/Stocksy. Past studies show that getting enough physical activity can help lower a person’s risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). Researchers from the University of Sydney have found that just 1.5 to 4…
Sean McCawley Submitted photo Relatively simple movements one would think we should be able to do every day without even thinking about it include squatting down to pick objects off from the ground, standing up from a seated position, or ascending stairs. These everyday functional movements depend on optimally conditioned hip joints. Consisting of a…
Following a structured exercise regimen that combines both aerobic and resistance activity can help patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) better manage their condition. New findings published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine not only indicate the benefits of physical activity but spotlight the value of exercise as an accessible, nonpharmacological approach that complements standard…
A few years ago, on a long drive to a long weekend in Virginia, I pulled into a gas station to use the restroom. Aimee Marshall of Berkshire Fitness and Wellness wraps up a Surge Fit class with The Eagle’s Mike Walsh. MARC J. WRZESINSKI — EAGLE CORRESPONDENT On my way to the back, an…
