Yoga
6 strength training benefits everyone should know about – Healthista
Improved fitness and weight loss aren’t the only benefits strength training has to offer. David Wiener, Training Specialist at Freeletics reveals 6 other benefits everyone should know about By now, most people are aware that incorporating strength training into your workout routine is probably a good idea. We know that weight training is a great way […]
The Popular Protein That Can Give Your Butt A Firm Boost – Health Digest
According to the authors of a 2019 study published in Frontiers in Nutrition, milk and whey protein eaten by people who are doing resistance training can increase muscle strength and size and optimize body composition in both women and men. Since Greek yogurt contains similar nutrients as milk, but is higher in protein, they wanted to […]
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Treadmill Workout Will Test Your Endurance – Health Digest
Swift told TIME that she started physically preparing for the Eras Tour half a year in advance. Her exercise routine involved daily runs on the treadmill while she belted out all 40+ songs to be performed. The star described how she picked up the pace for more upbeat songs while slowing her stride to a […]
The Unusual Exercise Men Can Do To Prevent Prostate Symptoms – Health Digest
You might think Kegels are for pregnant or menopausal women, but everyone’s muscles in the pelvic floor could use some work. These are the muscles that hold your urine and poop, which can be helpful as you age. Kegel exercises are good for you to help with BPH symptoms such as a weak urine stream […]
Doing Yoga Has An Unexpected Effect On A Man’s Prostate Health – Health Digest
Although the prostate gland is the size of a walnut, it grows larger as a man ages. A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test measures the protein that could signal potential issues with the prostate, such as an enlarged prostate, inflammation, or prostate cancer. An enlarged prostate can pinch against the urethra, causing urinary problems such as […]
The Unique Exercise That Can Help Your Brain Age Backwards – Health Digest
A 2023 study in the Annals of Internal Medicine sought to determine if tai chi or a cognitively enhanced tai chi would help people who have memory decline. They split 318 older adults into three groups after measuring their cognition using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). One group practiced cognitively enhanced tai chi, which had […]
Try This Yoga Pose To Give Your Sex Life A Boost – Health Digest
If you were to ask yoga practitioners about the sexual health benefits of the happy baby pose, they may not stop at what it does for you physically. While the stretch really does get into the sacroiliac region to relax those joints and muscles, there’s a lot more to yoga that focuses on unblocking your sacral chakra. […]
Inside Jake Gyllenhaal’s Intense Regimen To Prepare His Body For Road House – Health Digest
Sharing the grueling exercise regimen with Men’s Health, celebrity trainer Jason Walsh, who’s worked with other stars like Matt Damon, Miles Teller, Brie Larson, and Bradley Cooper, said that the program had Jake Gyllenhaal’s role and what he’d need to bring to the set in mind. It followed a progressive structure that involved conditioning, building muscle, and MMA sport-specific […]
The Bicep Curl Mistake Dr. Ian Smith Avoids At All Costs – Health Digest
“Tuck your elbows to your side, make your trunk (torso) nice and stationary, bend your knees, and [go] nice and easy,” says Dr. Ian Smith, author of “The Met Flex Diet: Burn Better Fuel, Burn More Fat.” Focusing on the correct posture helps you isolate the muscles you want and get the contraction you want, added […]
These Muscles Burn The Most Amount Of Calories – Health Digest
Your hamstrings are the antagonist muscles to your quads, and they work with your gluteal muscles to extend your hip. Strong hamstrings not only burn more calories, but they also help stabilize your knee by protecting your anterior cruciate ligament. To strengthen your hamstrings, you can turn to a weightlifter’s favorite, the Romanian deadlift (RDL). […]