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05/14/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Why older adults should do resistance training
It’s normal for the elderly to be reluctant to engage in certain physical activities since the last thing they want is to sustain injuries. However, in a position statement published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and backed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, researchers recommended resistance training to boost the well-being and longevity of older adults. The effects of […]
10/08/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Osteoporosis and men: Pharmaceuticals may increase the risk of bone fractures
Osteoporosis affects one out of every five men. It is crucial to learn about the risk factors that make the disease likelier, as well as ways to prevent bone loss and potentially deadly fractures. First, an osteoporosis-related bone fracture often results from a forgettable low-impact event. Even small movements may cause the bone to crack. […]
08/11/2019
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By Zoey Sky
A few minutes of resistance training is all you need to lower your risk of CVD and diabetes
Physical exercise is necessary for your overall health. According to a study, regular resistance training helps lower your risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). A related study also suggests that having moderate muscle strength lowers Type 2 diabetes risk. The two studies evaluated data from the Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study conducted at the Cooper Clinic in […]
05/22/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Looking to get shredded? Try supplementing with ginseng
People into resistance training may want to consider taking ginseng. A study published in the journal Nutrition Research found that ginseng contains a compound called panaxatriol that helps promote muscle protein synthesis after an intense exercise. Muscle protein synthesis is a naturally occurring process wherein protein is produced to repair muscle damage caused by vigorous […]
05/09/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Panaxatriol improves protein synthesis from exercise
Researchers from Japan examined the effect of panaxatriol derived from ginseng on muscle protein synthesis after resistance exercise. They published their study in the journal Nutrition Research. In the study, the researchers hypothesized that panaxatriol triggers the mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) signaling and muscle protein synthesis by activating both the Akt and […]
03/18/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Lifting weights for about an hour a week lowers your risk of heart attack by up to 70%
When it comes to exercise, strength training is often associated with better bone health, whereas aerobic (also called cardio) exercise is linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. However, weightlifting can help “reduce your risk for a heart attack or stroke,” says a study published in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and […]
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