Improved Fitness May Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk
Improving cardiorespiratory fitness may lower men’s prostate cancer risk, results from a Swedish study suggested. The retrospective study showed that an overall increase in absolute cardiorespiratory fitness (as measured by changes in VO2max) was associated with a 2% reduced risk of prostate cancer incidence (HR 0.98, 95% CI 0.96-0.99), when adjusted for baseline fitness, age, […]
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Levels May Influence Cancer Risk in Men
Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) levels may play a role in reducing the risk of developing and dying from certain common cancers in men, a prospective cohort study from Sweden suggested. Over a mean follow-up of 9.6 years among over 170,000 men, higher levels of CRF were associated with a significantly lower risk of incidence of colon […]
Small Gains in Cardiorespiratory Fitness Track With Improved Longevity
As previously suspected, changes in cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) were associated with reciprocal changes in mortality risk independent of other comorbidities or initial fitness status, a large observational study found. People who had serial exercise treadmill test assessments, with a median 6 years between initial and final tests, showed that changes in aerobic capacity over time […]
You’re Probably Working Out Harder Than You Need To Be
The pressure to have a “good workout” can be intense thanks to fitness trackers and influencers on social media. As a result, many people define a good workout as exercise with lots of sweat and a super-high heart rate ― not a more moderate fitness regimen like walking or yoga. But that’s wrong. Studies show […]
This Is Your Body On A 10-Minute Walk
It can feel intimidating to commit to an ongoing fitness plan, especially one that meets recommended guidelines in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, you should perform moderate physical activity for 150 minutes weekly — for example, five days in which you get 30 minutes of exercise. And walking, specifically […]
Want to Live Longer? Exercise More, Study Confirms – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Exercise & Fitness News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 Middle-aged people could add years to their lives just by getting off the couch and going for a walk every day — though it wouldn’t hurt to do even more, a large new study suggests. The researchers followed over 100,000 Americans […]
More Evidence Fitness Trackers Can Boost Your Health
Latest Exercise & Fitness News By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, July 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) Your fitness tracker, pedometer or smartwatch may motivate you to exercise more and lose weight, Australian researchers say. In a large research review, the investigators found that tracking your activity might inspire you to walk up to 40 minutes […]
What Fitness Pros Do When They Don’t Feel Like Working Out
There’s a popular adage in the fitness community that you never regret a workout. And while that generally may be true, there are simply some days your mind doesn’t care and urges you to avoid it anyway. This is not only perfectly normal; it’s totally acceptable. The notion that you should force yourself into tough […]
Both Food and Drink Keep You Hydrated for Summer Exercise
Latest Exercise & Fitness News SATURDAY, June 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) Keeping your body well-fueled and hydrated is a must during outdoor summer sports and exercise, a nutrition expert says. “For summer workouts, it’s important to make sure that adequate carbohydrates, fluids and electrolytes are consumed,” said sports dietitian Kristen Chang, assistant director of the […]
AHA News: You Don’t Have to Be an Olympian to Find Exercise Thrills in Winter’s Chill
Latest Exercise & Fitness News MONDAY, Feb. 7, 2022 (American Heart Association News) Watching what Olympic athletes can do on snow and ice might have you thinking about trying some cold weather activity yourself. And a glance at the thermometer might quickly have you saying, “nahhh.” Before you head back to the couch, know there […]