Tag: fitness

In a major register-based study, scientists at University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have now demonstrated a connection between inferior physical fitness in young adults and elevated risk of the autoimmune disease psoriasis. For the male recruits to compulsory military training who were rated as the least fit, the risk of developing psoriasis later was 35 percent

Cold weather = more colds. But is it possible to boost your immune system with the food we eat?  Food is supposed to be nature’s medicine – – and, if you find yourself turning to a steaming bowl of soup or mug of honey and lemon when fighting a cold, we’re sure you’ll agree with

Lacking motivation to run, cycle or train outside now that winter’s here? These pieces, recommended by the outdoor exercise pros, will keep you warm.   If you’re someone who hibernates come November, only popping outside for essential food shops and coffee runs, then it’s safe to assume you might grimace at the thought of outdoor exercise

Between being a mom of two, writing new music and working on her many business ventures, Carrie Underwood still manages to make time for working out. “She is dedicated to living as healthy as possible the for 52 weeks of the year,” her trainer, Eve Overland, exclusively reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.

Former Navy SEAL officer John "Jocko" Willink said that discipline is the most important factor in getting fit. Rather than waiting for motivation, he recommends waking up early and doing 100 burpees first thing in the morning to help cultivate good discipline. Willink recently partnered with Vitamin Shoppe to promote his brand of protein shakes,

Kumail Nanjiani is looking Marvel-ous. The Silicon Valley star, 41, transformed his body for a role in Marvel’s upcoming movie Eternals — and had no shame in showing off his months of hard work with two “thirsty” shirtless photos on Instagram on Monday. “I never thought I’d be one of those people who would post a

Gigi Hadid prefers to use the great outdoors as her gym when she’s traveling the world. The 24-year-old model said she takes advantage of all of the ways to get a sweat on in nature rather than toiling away on indoor gym equipment. “I just can’t go to the gym and run — I’d rather

Hot Pilates founder Shannon Nadj isn’t playing around when it comes to leading her 50-minute high-intensity classes in Beverly Hills. Her 95-degree sweat sessions attract stars like Selena Gomez, Hailey Baldwin, Kendall Jenner and Justin Bieber. “I think I’ve been teaching a little too much this week,” Nadj told Us over the phone, distinctly suffering

Whereas her father may be known for his affinity for Diet Coke and fast food — a habit Melania Trump has reportedly been trying to get him to kick — Ivanka Trump’s diet couldn’t be more different.  The first daughter, who has been in the public eye long before Donald Trump entered the White House,

Kim Kardashian West has some new fitness goals in mind. The KKW Beauty mogul and reality star, 39, hit the gym with her personal trainer, Melissa Alcantara, on Saturday evening, and revealed to fans that she is trying to lose some weight that she’s gained over the course of the last year. “So we’re doing a

New research presented at this year’s Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Barcelona, Spain (16-20 Sept) suggests that a 16-week vegan diet can boost the gut microbes that are related to improvements in body weight, body composition and blood sugar control. The study is by Dr Hana Kahleova,

A new study finds that the muscles in bats’ wings operate at a significantly lower temperature than their bodies, especially during flight. Past research suggests that in most other creatures, including humans, muscles involved in exercise become warmer in response to movement. But the small muscles of a bat’s wing are uniquely vulnerable to heat

Exercise is known to reduce blood pressure — but the activity of bacteria in our mouths may determine whether we experience this benefit, according to new research. An international team of scientists has shown that the blood pressure-lowering effect of exercise is significantly reduced when people rinse their mouths with antibacterial mouthwash, rather than water

An international team of BHF-funded researchers may have discovered why some people experience muscle pain after taking statins. The research, published in JACC: Basic to Translational Science, could help doctors prevent a known side effect of statins and ensure people are able to reap the benefits of the life-saving drugs. According to the research, statins

Between walking at a leisurely pace and running for your life, human gaits can cover a wide range of speeds. Typically, we choose the gait that allows us to consume the least amount of energy at a given speed. For example, at low speeds, the metabolic rate of walking is lower than that of running

Eating rye comes with a variety of health benefits. A new study from the University of Eastern Finland now shows that both lactic acid bacteria and gut bacteria contribute to the health benefits of rye. Published in Microbiome, the study used a metabolomics approach to analyse metabolites found in food and the human body. Rye

Men’s health may be compromised by weight stigma, finds the latest research from the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at the University of Connecticut. Weight stigma is pervasive against people with obesity, and can contribute to both physical and emotional health problems for those targeted. As many as 40% of men report experiencing

The side plank is the normal plank’s nasty little brother. It’s harder and targets specific muscles lower down and on the sides of your stomach – muscles that are usually really hard to tone. If you can nail your balance and stability on this one – your core strength could go through the roof. Why

Just by slowing their metabolism, mutant fruit flies can go from zero to hero. In a new Northwestern University study, researchers slowed mutant fruit flies’ metabolic rates by 50%, and the expected detrimental effects of many mutations never manifested. After experimentally testing fruit flies’ many different genetic mutations, the researchers found the same result each

Today’s fitness challenge is high burpees – how fast can you do 20 reps? Unlike chest-to-floor burpees which we tried last week, these burpees don’t require you to lower yourself into a full press-up. But that mean’s it’s all about speed. How quickly can you bang out 20 of these heart-pumping moves? Our daily challenges