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‘Rucking’: What Is It And How Does It Transform Your Body? – Health Digest
Parfenish_579/Shutterstock You’ve seen the hashtag #goruck on TikTok. Or maybe you haven’t. CrossFitters will include rucking as part of their WOD (workout of the day) or an additional workout to keep them fit. GQ loves rucking so much that it named rucking the workout of 2024. Rucking comes […]
Simone Biles’ Workout Routine Explained – Health Digest
Jamie Squire/Getty Images Simone Biles vaulted her way to her 10th Olympic medal on Saturday, cementing her GOAT status in gymnastics at the age of 27. Becoming the most decorated American gymnast in history involves some serious dedication. To prepare for the Tokyo Olympics, she told Jimmy Fallon […]
Where Is Simply Fit Board From Shark Tank Season 7 Today? – Health Digest
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Co-owners Gloria Hoffman and her mother Linda Clark had the Sharks doing “The Twist” on Season 7 of ABC’s “Shark Tank” back in 2015 when the mother-daughter twosome pitched the investors their innovative fitness product, the Simply Fit Board (via […]
The Little-Known Toe Exercise That Can Boost Your Health After 50 – Health Digest
Ridofranz/Getty Images It can be easy to focus on the most talked about health problems that concern someone over the age of 50. We’re referring to high blood pressure, weight gain, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hearing loss, vision problems, bladder issues, and even dementia. Making healthy food choices, exercising regularly, […]
Men Over 50 Should Try This Exercise To Improve Their Sex Life – Health Digest
Simonapilolla/Getty Images Staying fit into your golden years has many health benefits. Apart from giving you a good quality of life, there’s an opportunity to rally like-minded individuals together, with whom you can get fit. An added plus? Certain exercises could even help you slow down aging. It […]
The Underrated Exercise That’s Proven To Boost Your Sex Life If You’re Over 50 – Health Digest
Ascentxmedia/Getty Images Exercise is good for you at any age but if you’re over 50, keeping physically fit takes on a whole other meaning. It’s about staving off disease, keeping your cognitive capabilities strong, boosting your mental health, and remaining confident in your body. Swimming, in particular, is […]
When You Stop Exercising In Your 50s, This Is What Happens To Your Future Health – Health Digest
Your immune system kicks in to fight off infection and heal your body, but it begins to decline with age, called immunosenescence. A 2020 article in Nutrients found that older adults who exercise have better immune responses to reduce inflammation and risk of infection. People who have a lot of aerobic fitness have fewer aging […]
Why People Over 50 Should Try Walking Backward For Healthy Aging – Health Digest
The risk of falls and injury increases as you age. Issues related to balance and walking are common concerns when it comes to your body after age 50. They are also one of the main causes of falls. Experts claim walking backward can greatly help in this area. By employing different muscles than you would when […]
The Simple Leg Exercise That Can Help Lower High Blood Pressure (And How To Do It) – Health Digest
While the researchers behind the 2023 study aren’t entirely sure how certain exercises performed better than others when it came to lowering resting blood pressure, some experts have theories. The study compared isometric exercises — like static weighted leg extensions, isometric hand grips, and wall sits — with other forms of exercise, like aerobic training, resistance training, […]
The RENPHO Elis 2X Smart Body Scale Tells You About Your Muscle Mass, Metabolic Age, And More. Why Is This Important? – Health Digest
Distinguishing between water weight and fat is important for a number of reasons. Excess body fat is what’s most concerning, per experts. This is what is associated with weight-related diseases like type 2 diabetes, digestive issues, heart disease, stroke, osteoarthritis, fatty liver disease, and even certain cancers like breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, and […]