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11/25/2019
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By Melissa Smith
If you’re at risk of diabetes, you should start pumping iron
People often practice strength training or resistance training exercises to build muscle and achieve their dream figure. But strength training can benefit the body in more ways: A study published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings suggested that this type of exercise can be beneficial for reducing the risk of Type 2 diabetes. In the study, […]
11/06/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Not just muscle strength: Muscle power also a must to enjoy a longer life
Many people take up weightlifting to improve their muscle strength. A Brazilian-led study suggests doing muscle power exercises as well to extend their lifespans. Muscular strength is the amount of force that a muscle can put out in a single maximal effort. It allows a person to lift a weight. In comparison, muscle power is the […]
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. […]
03/31/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Elderly people should try weightlifting to prevent frailty, health experts recommend
It might go against common sense for a senior citizen to start – or resume – pumping iron at his or her advanced age. But Irish researchers are recommending that elderly people lift weights and take protein powders so that they can avoid the crippling effects of infirmity. People are living longer lives thanks to a variety of […]
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 […]
08/04/2017
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By Rhonda Johansson
BCAA muscle-building supplements found useless when taken alone, study finds
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAA), the most recommended form of bodybuilding supplement, may not be effective when taken by itself, concluded a new research published in Frontiers in Physiology. Researchers noted that while BCAAs helped weightlifters gain mass, there are other supplements that prove to be more effective in doing so. These conclusions were reached after […]
06/20/2016
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By usafeaturesmedia
Build more muscle using the ‘fatigue’ method rather than heavier weights
(MensFitnessFocus.com) Do you like to hit the gym and go heavy, because you believe that is the best way to gain mass and size? While it’s true that some days should be dedicated to lifting your max, most training days should not. And science proves it. A recent study out of McMaster University says that lifting heavy weights is not the best […]
06/01/2016
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By usafeaturesmedia
Go heavy, go often: 5 Top Reasons for Increasing How Much You Lift
(MensFitnessFocus.com) Heavy lifting is increasingly popular these days. You might feel happy in your comfort zone, but upping the amounts you lift in a workout can have a number of important benefits. Heavy lifting isn’t just for those who want to get ripped like a body-builder, it’s actually got a number of key upsides. We’re going […]
05/12/2016
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By usafeaturesmedia
Power Up to Slim Down
You don’t have to be Charles Atlas to power up with strength training. This kind of exercise is a key to fitness for everyone – especially seniors. Stacks of scientific studies prove this. In fact, senior muscles may benefit more from strength training than young ones. Strength training has many names. Resistance training, weight lifting, […]
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