Thanks to fitness influencers who record every single squat and gym bros who hog the weights, it’s all too easy to feel a sense of “gymtimidation” while [...]
When it comes to weight training, women often wonder should they lift heavy weights or go for the light ones. Both have their own benefits. A 2016 study published by the US [...]
As we age, a firm handshake implies far more than confidence. A strong grip is a great proxy for longevity. Feeble handgrip strength has been shown to be a better predictor [...]
When you go on a diet, you don’t just lose fat – you lose muscle too. This can have many repercussions – not only on your fitness and strength, but on your [...]
Despite being an insufferable fitness freak ‒ forever clad in Sweaty Betty and checking my health tracker ‒ until recently I’d never heard about the concept of grip [...]
Muscle adiposity may be a novel risk factor for cognitive decline in older adults, new research suggests. Investigators assessed muscle fat in over 1600 adults in their 70s [...]
It’s normal to lose lean mass, including muscle, during any type of weight loss intervention, but too much muscle loss can be a problem. Weight loss drugs have soared in [...]
Walking is a favorite form of exercise for many people, and it’s easy to see why. You can seamlessly fit it into your daily routine, walk to the beat of your favorite [...]
Weight loss programs have long pushed intense cardio exercises as the single way to reach your goals. And for women especially, it was once taboo to venture away from the [...]
The foods you eat and the type of exercise you include can help you prevent muscle loss. Maintaining muscle is key to maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle at any age. [...]