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The biggest reason you gain weight as you age has nothing to do with your metabolism
The biggest reason you gain weight as you age has nothing to do with your metabolism You’ve probably heard that once you hit 40, it’s all downhill when it comes to your weight. That inexplicable force we call our metabolism does begin to grind a bit slower every year from age 30 onward. Here’s
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Why Weight Training Is Ridiculously Good For You
Why Weight Training Is Ridiculously Good For You Strength Training significantly lowers risk for Type-2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Strength Training reduces BMI, improving how the body uses insulin and allowing glucose to get around the body better Adding aerobic exercise helps drive both risks down even more Both kinds of exercise impart unique benefits,
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The Weight-Lifting Myth That Needs To Be Put To Rest
The Weight-Lifting Myth That Needs To Be Put To Rest Here’s the truth. Allison Brie ditched her Soulcycle membership in order to get in the best shape of her life. Actress and mom of twins Zoe Saldana doesn’t even waste her time doing cardio during her workouts anymore. And Minka Kelly credits all the weight
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5 Benefits of Working Out with a Friend
We know the saying goes less is more, but let’s be honest. Sometimes two is just plain better than one. When it comes to working out, having a friend along for the ride – or lift – can be beneficial. 5 Benefits of Working Out with a Friend Fewer skipped workouts Scheduling a gym session
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Spinning is one of the best forms of exercise, and I am not just saying that because I’m an instructor. I have been a runner, a swimmer, and an HIIT fan. Cycling provides what I like best about all of those activities. It has the intensity of a boot camp, the cardio and toning elements of
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Weight-Lifting: 7 Health Benefits You May Not Know About
Weight-Lifting: 7 Health Benefits You May Not Know About Unless you’re an avid gym-goer, regular strength training might not land particularly high on your list of priorities. It’s easy to feel like weight-lifting is best left to the body builders and athletes, but every person should be setting aside time to improve strength. According to
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7 Reasons to Practice Vinyasa Yoga
With unfamiliar names like “Ashtanga,” “Bikram,” and “Vinyasa,” it can be hard for beginners to keep all the schools of yoga straight. But if you can remember that Vinyasa means “breath-synchronized movement,” you’ll know everything you need to about this fantastic style. Whether you’re just starting out with yoga, or you’re looking to try something
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The Type of Exercise That Helps You Live Longer
The Type of Exercise That Helps You Live Longer Any type of exercise is good for your health. But in a recent study, researchers found that a specific type called high-intensity interval training (HIIT) may improve age-related changes in a person’s cells. In the study, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, researchers measured the
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Why You Aren’t Seeing Results
A Trainer Gets Brutally Honest About Why You Aren’t Seeing Result I have some tough love for you today, fitness friends. It’s about your workouts. Can we speak frankly? You go to the gym several times a week, sometimes twice in one day. You attend classes, you get your sweat on, and yet something
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