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The study suggests that every hour of exercise per week results in an 11% reduction in risk. Some prior studies have indicated that extreme amounts of exercise may be a risk factor in developing AFib.
Let’s be honest: Maintaining a consistent exercise routine can feel daunting, especially with the ever-present demands of work and family life. If you can relate, you may wonder what’s the ...
However, after months of strength training, cardio home workouts, kettlebell exercises and a smattering of half-hearted yoga, I was craving something different. Something decidedly low-impact ...
Obesity is a complex disease that affects whole-body metabolism and is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and Type 2 diabetes (T2D). Physical exercise results in numerous health benefits and is an important tool to combat obesity and its co-morbidities, including cardiovascular diseases. Exercise prevents both the ...
Sedentary adults over age 55 show a 1–2% decline in hippocampal volume annually. [37] A neuroimaging study with a sample of 120 adults revealed that participating in regular aerobic exercise increased the volume of the left hippocampus by 2.12% and the right hippocampus by 1.97% over a one-year period. [37]
Physical fitness is a state of health and well-being and, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations, and daily activities. Physical fitness is generally achieved through proper nutrition, [1] moderate-vigorous physical exercise, [2] and sufficient rest along with a formal recovery plan. [3]
Working out can help improve your memory for up to 24 hours, a new study says. (Getty Images) (d3sign via Getty Images)
VO 2 represents the overall metabolic challenge that an exercise imposes. There is a direct linear relationship between intensity of aerobic exercise and VO 2. Our maximum intensity is a reflection of our maximal oxygen consumption (VO 2 max). Such a measurement represents a cardiovascular fitness level. [3] VO 2 is measured in METs (mL/kg/min ...