The type of exercise we do often seems limited by affordability and accessibility. There’s a reason equestrian events are often seen as the preserve of the rich, while boxing is more widely found in the poorer corners of inner cities. In the case of strength training, you might think you need a fancy set of […]
We all know how important exercise is to health, even if it’s not always easy. We can have all the good intentions in the world, but sometimes exercise doesn’t work for us, and lectures from experts on how we’re failing really aren’t helpful. But what if it’s not your fault if you’re struggling with physical
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Professional sports are a big business, and that means people are willing to invest a lot into maximizing the health and optimizing the performance of athletes. Longevity is also a growing concern, with many research companies trying to help people live well for longer. It seems the two should be natural bedfellows, able to learn
Some types of exercise are more popular than others, and cycling and running are both up near the top of the list. They’re effective, relatively accessible and can be adapted to suit your needs and lifestyle. That means there’s plenty of debate over which should be the activity of choice when you’re trying to get
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If you hang around fitness circles for long, you’ll probably hear the words aerobic and anaerobic thrown around, but you might not know what they mean. These two different types of exercise both have an important role to play, but you have to understand how they work so you can make the best use of
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It doesn’t matter how many fancy new supplements and technologies the longevity industry develops. Two things are always going to be the most basic building blocks for improving your lifespan. One is diet, and the other is exercise. To live longer – and to live healthier – you need to implement the best possible workout
Yes, yoga can improve our balance, coordination and mobility. Yes, it may make us stronger. One thing that draws people towards yoga above other forms of exercise, however, is its effect on our mental and emotional wellbeing. Now there’s evidence that it may be a way to relieve some of the stress of Alzheimer’s (https://longevity.technology/lifestyle/elevating-mental-agility-how-yoga-empowers-older-women-to-defend-against-alzheimers/).
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No, this isn’t a review of a tired lion. It’s a special mattress that hopefully can increase your comfort so the problems and stresses that hinder your sleep lose some of their power. Sleep is incredibly important for health, but sleep deprivation is depressingly common and not very easy to fix. No wonder people are
Part of instigating a fitness routine is figuring out the type of exercise you want to perform. Another is figuring out your schedule. What time of day is best? How long should your session last? What about the recovery period? The answers are going to depend on individual circumstances, but there are a few principles
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Weightlifting in one form or another has been around for as long as people have been trying to get physically stronger. It’s one of the most basic ways to build muscle, with a relatively low investment needed. It’s also a form of exercise where it is very easy to injure yourself. If you want to
