Strength training
Science Says You Should Twerk More Often For Your Health, Here’s Why – Health Digest
Certified twerk technician, Paula Árendášová, who also calls herself a twerking psychologist on TikTok, discussed the healing power of the dance in a TEDx Talk. According to Árendášová, letting yourself connect with your body the way you do while you twerk can be a celebration of your body and enhance feelings of self-acceptance and sexual confidence. For […]
Try This Weird Position To Help You Fall Asleep Fast – Health Digest
It might sound counterintuitive that headstands are calming, especially since you’re sending all that blood to your head. However, according to Healthline, inversions such as headstands can help settle your mind after a chaotic day. Headstands stimulate the pituitary gland (which regulates your hormones), and your pineal gland (which regulates your sleep cycle). Inversions like […]
6 ways to reset your fitness routine if you’ve slacked over the summer
Had a summer full of fun? Here’s 6 ways to reset your fitness routine if you’ve slacked over the summer. Healthista spoke to David Wiener, Training Specialist at AI-based fitness and lifestyle coaching app Freeletics Resetting your fitness routine in the Autumn, for many seems like the perfect time. Typically, over the summer you may experience a […]
Skip This Protein-Packed Drink Before Going On A Run – Health Digest
A cup of 1% milk has 8 grams of protein and 2 grams of fat. According to the Cleveland Clinic, protein and fat take longer to digest, so milk might have your stomach gurgling as it tries to digest during your run. That could leave you feeling a little sick and sluggish for the track. […]
What It Means When You Start Sweating Quickly After Beginning A Workout – Health Digest
According to Carmichael Training System, your body begins to learn how to regulate your body temperature as you gain fitness. Your sweat response kicks in much sooner because it knows you mean business when you’re working out. Your body begins to regulate your core temperature early, so you can work out longer. You might also […]
Signs You’re Suffering From Exercise Intolerance – Health Digest
At the cellular level, muscles rely on efficient energy production for contraction and function. With exercise intolerance, there can be a problem with the metabolic pathways, specifically in the mitochondria, which are the energy powerhouses of the cell. This can result in decreased ATP production, the primary energy currency for muscle contraction. The outcome? Muscle […]
How Walking Can Predict Your Risk Of Dying From Heart Disease – Health Digest
Other studies have found similar results. A 2006 study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that walking at an average pace can reduce your risk of dying from heart disease by 24% compared to slow walkers. Even though these studies asked people to make their best guess of their walking pace, the six-minute walk […]
Here’s How Much Protein You Should Eat After A Workout To Optimize Muscle Gain – Health Digest
How much protein you’ll need after your workout depends on your body weight. The International Society of Sports Nutrition article suggests 0.25 to 0.40 grams of protein for each kilogram of body weight. If you weigh 150 pounds, that’s 17 to 27 grams of protein to stimulate muscle protein synthesis. While a hard muscle-building workout […]
Stretching Before These Two Exercises Won’t Help Prevent Injury – Health Digest
According to a 2011 review in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, stretching didn’t reduce lower-body injuries in different levels of runners. However, many of the studies on stretching and injury prevention for runners use different stretching techniques such as static or passive stretching and different lengths of time to hold the stretch, according to […]
Where Is MyoStorm From Shark Tank Season 11 Today? – Health Digest
MyoStorm is still in business today offering various products for purchase including the Meteor 2.1 and the Meteor Mini. They’ve since expanded their product line to include accessories, such as a dual-layer recovery mat, massage and stretch strap, a 3-in-1 recovery roller, and two bundle options (via MyoStorm). Customers continue to be satisfied with the […]