Workout
Do This With Your Heels For A Killer Ab Workout – Health Digest
The great thing about heel taps is that they focus on strengthening three muscle groups that make up your core (instead of just one) — the rectus abdominis, the transverse abdominis, and the obliques, Firpo told Women’s Health. The rectus abdominis (also known as the six pack) is the muscle that’s located between your ribs and pubic bone, the transverse […]
7 fitness must-haves for your active friends and family this Christmas
Looking for this year’s fitness must-haves? Healthista has rounded up the best gifts to give to every fitness enthusiast this Christmas Calling all runners, gym goers, and Pilates lovers – we have just list of gifts your loved ones will need to make their fitness journey that much more exciting. Because we all know it’s […]
Drinking V8 Juice Before A Workout Has A Major Benefit – Health Digest
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are highly reactive chemicals formed from diatomic oxygen, water, and hydrogen peroxide that have vital functions in biology and chemistry. While they can be beneficial to the body, they can also be harmful if your body can’t get rid of them, which is known as oxidative stress. Exercise can actually make […]
What It Means When The Urge To Pee Won’t Go Away During A Workout – Health Digest
An overactive bladder affects an estimated 30% of men and 40% of women, according to the Urology Care Foundation. A key symptom is a sudden and urgent need to pee, and sometimes sufferers will even leak a little urine too. When a typical bladder gets filled with urine, your brain sends you the signal to […]
This Three-Second Workout Builds Arm Strength Without Equipment – Health Digest
While there have been articles on doing short bursts of aerobic exercises during the day to help with cardiovascular health and overall fitness before, this is one of those rare studies where resistance training has been looked at through a similar lens. Ken Nosaka, a professor of exercise and sports science at Edith Cowan University […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lioness Alex Greenwood shares her top healthy living tips – Healthista
English footballer and Lioness Alex Greenwood shares her tips for living a healthy lifestyle ahead of tournaments like the FIFA Women’s World Cup The Women’s World Cup consisted of 32 qualifying teams for the first time in history this year, consisting of players at the top of their league, such as English footballer Alex Greenwood. […]
HIIT or Quit? Why the well-known HIIT workout is falling out of favour
HIIT or Quit? Why High Intensity Exercise aka a HIIT Workout is falling out of favour according to Ryan Atkin Founder and Head Coach at Real World Results HIIT, or High-Intensity Interval Training, has been a popular form of exercise for many years, with a lot of misinterpretation. A lot of people assume a HIIT […]