Sure, we all have heard that physical activity is good for us. You might even be familiar with the World Health Organization's recommendation to get at least 150 minutes per week. But what about exercise's foil, stretching? Turns out, stretching and practicing yoga boast some impressive health benefits, too.
From helping your sleep to preventing injury and more, a regular stretch session is worth adding to your routine. As with anything, getting started can be overwhelming. Luckily, we talked with Jessica Pashko, M.S. RD RYT, about common mistakes and misconceptions about stretching, and how to fix them.
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We’ve spent months at home, many of us trying to do our jobs remotely, sitting for long periods in front of our computers, tablets, TVs and smartphones.
And it’s likely that all this inactivity has been detrimental to our physical and mental health.
Exercising regularly helps reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, various cancers and obesity. It has also been shown to ease anxiety and depression and reduce the risk of dementia.
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There’s no question that exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, but there remains a lot to discover about the ways physical activity positively influences the human body. A new study has delved into the mechanics of muscle maintenance, finding that even short stints on a bike can boost the activity of the “death marker protein,” which clears out damage to keep things healthy and in working order.
The research was carried out by scientists at the University of Copenhagen and the University of Sydney and zeroes in on the role of a protein called ubiquitin.
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She’s put together a 20-minute stretch routine meant to undo all of the WFH-induced tension that we’re all currently dealing with. The yoga-inspired series targets every muscle from the top of your head down to your feet, including the ones that get hit the hardest after long hours of sitting, like your hips, hamstrings and lower back. You’ll start on your feet with moves like standing side stretches, rag dolls, and low lunge, then hit the mat to do some twists and chest openers.
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It’s hard to believe you can actually get a solid workout in within the span of five minutes. But 60-second high-intensity workouts were shown to be just as effective at improving health and fitness as 45 minutes of moderate exercise in a study published in the journal PLOS One. (Full disclosure: That doesn’t mean you can just sweat for one minute; the study involved 10 total minutes of working out with 60 cumulative seconds of strenuous exercise).
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Sitting for long periods of time is like adding water to a grease fire—it will only make things worse. But according to the American Heart Association, sedentary jobs have increased 83 percent since 1950, and studies have shown that the average American sits for 12 hours every day. Of course, this doesn’t mean you need to quit your day job ASAP, but it’s important to be aware of exactly how often you’re moving your body.
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If I asked you - pre-pandemic - to think about public health, your mind would likely go towards flu jab initiatives, healthy eating campaigns, and posters warning us of the dangers of smoking. You probably wouldn’t think about urban planning - but if we want to truly combat one of the worst health crises on our hands, it should be a public health concern.
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Regular physical activity has a wide range of health benefits. These include a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, various mental health conditions, and dementia. Keeping physically active helps maintain the brain’s flexibility and improve memory. It also minimizes the decline that can occur in nerve cell growth and connectivity as people age.
Read More
If you're looking to get into exercise in 2022, you might have any number of reasons for doing so. You might want to lose weight to look and feel your best, or be training for a race or another fitness event. However, you might be looking to get a little healthier, but struggle to make the time for long runs, gym sessions, or bike rides.
Read More
“We tested the cognitive ability of elderly mice following defined periods of exercise and found an optimal period or ‘sweet spot’ that greatly improved their spatial learning,” says Dan Blackmore, research fellow and animal behavior facility manager at the University of Queensland Brain Institute.
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Opinions on the most effective resistance exercises are as varied as the types of resistance exercises that exist. Some folks swear by powerlifting, while others extol the virtues of lighter weights with more reps, while still others evangelize the power of bodyweight exercises like planks, wall sits, or Pilates. Everyone thinks their type of exercise is the most effective, the most heart-healthy, the most important.
Read More
Sure, we all have heard that physical activity is good for us. You might even be familiar with the World Health Organization's recommendation to get at least 150 minutes per week. But what about exercise's foil, stretching? Turns out, stretching and practicing yoga boast some impressive health benefits, too.
From helping your sleep to preventing injury and more, a regular stretch session is worth adding to your routine. As with anything, getting started can be overwhelming. Luckily, we talked with Jessica Pashko, M.S. RD RYT, about common mistakes and misconceptions about stretching, and how to fix them.
Read More
We’ve spent months at home, many of us trying to do our jobs remotely, sitting for long periods in front of our computers, tablets, TVs and smartphones.
And it’s likely that all this inactivity has been detrimental to our physical and mental health.
Exercising regularly helps reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, various cancers and obesity. It has also been shown to ease anxiety and depression and reduce the risk of dementia.
Read More
There’s no question that exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, but there remains a lot to discover about the ways physical activity positively influences the human body. A new study has delved into the mechanics of muscle maintenance, finding that even short stints on a bike can boost the activity of the “death marker protein,” which clears out damage to keep things healthy and in working order.
The research was carried out by scientists at the University of Copenhagen and the University of Sydney and zeroes in on the role of a protein called ubiquitin.
Read More
She’s put together a 20-minute stretch routine meant to undo all of the WFH-induced tension that we’re all currently dealing with. The yoga-inspired series targets every muscle from the top of your head down to your feet, including the ones that get hit the hardest after long hours of sitting, like your hips, hamstrings and lower back. You’ll start on your feet with moves like standing side stretches, rag dolls, and low lunge, then hit the mat to do some twists and chest openers.
Read More
It’s hard to believe you can actually get a solid workout in within the span of five minutes. But 60-second high-intensity workouts were shown to be just as effective at improving health and fitness as 45 minutes of moderate exercise in a study published in the journal PLOS One. (Full disclosure: That doesn’t mean you can just sweat for one minute; the study involved 10 total minutes of working out with 60 cumulative seconds of strenuous exercise).
Read More
Sitting for long periods of time is like adding water to a grease fire—it will only make things worse. But according to the American Heart Association, sedentary jobs have increased 83 percent since 1950, and studies have shown that the average American sits for 12 hours every day. Of course, this doesn’t mean you need to quit your day job ASAP, but it’s important to be aware of exactly how often you’re moving your body.
Read More
If I asked you - pre-pandemic - to think about public health, your mind would likely go towards flu jab initiatives, healthy eating campaigns, and posters warning us of the dangers of smoking. You probably wouldn’t think about urban planning - but if we want to truly combat one of the worst health crises on our hands, it should be a public health concern.
Read More
Regular physical activity has a wide range of health benefits. These include a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, various mental health conditions, and dementia. Keeping physically active helps maintain the brain’s flexibility and improve memory. It also minimizes the decline that can occur in nerve cell growth and connectivity as people age.
Read More
If you're looking to get into exercise in 2022, you might have any number of reasons for doing so. You might want to lose weight to look and feel your best, or be training for a race or another fitness event. However, you might be looking to get a little healthier, but struggle to make the time for long runs, gym sessions, or bike rides.
Read More
“We tested the cognitive ability of elderly mice following defined periods of exercise and found an optimal period or ‘sweet spot’ that greatly improved their spatial learning,” says Dan Blackmore, research fellow and animal behavior facility manager at the University of Queensland Brain Institute.
Read More
Opinions on the most effective resistance exercises are as varied as the types of resistance exercises that exist. Some folks swear by powerlifting, while others extol the virtues of lighter weights with more reps, while still others evangelize the power of bodyweight exercises like planks, wall sits, or Pilates. Everyone thinks their type of exercise is the most effective, the most heart-healthy, the most important.
Read More