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Mobility exercises are a big part of fitness as we age
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (823+ words) As they age, it's not uncommon for many people to let out a muted groan when getting out of bed in the morning. But if you "oof" every time you get in a car or "aargh" while bending over to…...
Hate Weights? Try a Medicine Ball.
2+ hour, 35+ min ago (1093+ words) If lifting weights intimidates you, another way to build strength and explosive force is with medicine balls. You can slam them, toss them or simply hold them like a weight. That versatility makes them perfect for N.F.L. linebackers or 80-year-olds looking…...
Faced with heart failure, he took on the challenge to change – and found a new calling helping others
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (843+ words) During an exam following a two-week hospital stay, a cardiologist gave James Young II sobering news: His heart was pumping so poorly that he needed a defibrillator implanted in his chest in hopes of preventing him from dying of cardiac…...
Why men and women are ditching the gym machines: Rise of functional fitness |
4+ hour, 12+ min ago (339+ words) Health News: Walk into most gyms these days and you'll notice something. Fewer people are hopping onto the treadmills, ellipticals, or those intimidating weight ma. Walk into most gyms these days and you'll notice something Fewer people are hopping onto…...
73-year-old man flaunts six-pack abs; his simple fitness rule will surprise you
6+ hour, 25+ min ago (507+ words) Staying in shape as we age is a tough job, but it seems there are some who are doing it well. A 73-year-old man shared his fitness secrets with coach Mark Langowski, revealing how he manages to stay in shape…...
Nutrition for bone, muscle and joint health
7+ hour, 17+ min ago (468+ words) We all live by checklists.Career goals? Ticked. Family milestones? Ticked. Travel plans, fitness streaks, weekend catchups - tick, tick, tick.But once. We all live by checklists.Career goals? Ticked Recovery takes longer; energy starts running low Sleep plays hard…...
Sarcopenia: Widespread Issue Among Older Pakistanis
8+ hour, 9+ min ago (1244+ words) Sarcopenia, characterized by the gradual loss of muscle mass and strength, has increasingly caught the attention of researchers and health professionals alike, particularly as it pertains to the aging population. The recent study conducted by Altaf, Malmir, Syed, and their…...
Longevity Gyms Start Packing a Punch
9+ hour, 42+ min ago (1280+ words) They take a holistic approach to health, wellness and fitness. Imagine plugging your phone " chockablock with biological and environmental metrics " into a machine at the gym. "Stop doing cardio," it might counsel, factoring in your real-time weight, biomarkers and the…...
73-Year-Old Man With 6-Pack Abs Reveals His Daily Fitness Routine: ‘I Do 100 Pull-Ups a Day’
10+ hour, 27+ min ago (375+ words) 73-Year-Old With 6-Pack Abs Stuns With 100 Pull-Ups a Day (Pics credit: Instagram) In the 70s, when most people are riddled with diseases and conditions that only make you take rounds at the doctor's clinic, a 73-year-old cannot stop showing off his…...
Muscle Index Links to Bone Health in Osteoporotic Women
13+ hour, 27+ min ago (907+ words) In the multifaceted landscape of osteoporosis research, a recent study has added a significant dimension by exploring the interrelationship between appendicular skeletal muscle index, bone turnover markers, and bone mineral density among postmenopausal women afflicted with osteoporosis. Conducted by esteemed…...