Do You Really Need a Gym to Get Strong?
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 [...]
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Is Lightweight Training Good for Weight Loss?
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 [...]
Can Better Grip Strength Boost Longevity?
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 [...]
Is Your Diet Causing Muscle Loss?
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 [...]
Is a Firm Grip the Key to Longevity?
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 [...]
Is Muscle Fat a Risk Factor for Cognitive Decline?
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 [...]
Can Weight Loss Drugs Lead to Muscle Loss?
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 [...]
What’s the Best Way to Walk to Lose Weight?
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 [...]
How Can I Lose Weight With Weight Training?
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 [...]
What Are the Best Muscle-Building Foods?
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. [...]
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