Fact: cardio has great benefits: it strengthens the heart and lungs, reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke, lowers blood pressure, improves cholesterol and helps burn calories. Phew! Having said that, skipping, Running and the rest isn’t a panacea – which hasn’t stopped all sorts of cardio myths from being perpetuated. Here, we explain
Day: September 12, 2024
There are few things more frustrating than hitting the gym regularly only to see lackluster results. If you’ve been in this situation, there’s a good chance you’ve already addressed the usual culprits: nutrition, hydration, and the structure of your workouts. (If not, this article is a great starting point!) Here’s the thing—building and maintaining muscle
Reviewed by Helen Kollias, PhD and Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD At some point in my mid-40s, the scale started climbing. A pound or two turned into five, then 10, then 20. It seemed as if I was doing all the right things: Eating less, moving more, rinse, repeat. Yet, the harder I worked, the
As a man over 60, you are not able to train like you used to in your 20’s. That doesn’t mean you can’t workout anymore, it just means you need to adjust how you workout. Whether it is the amount of weight you lift, how often you exercise, or the kinds of workouts you are