Exercise

Exercise

Walking is not a lifestyle choice or fitness trend but an inherent part of being human with myriad health benefits. We need to do it a lot more, and faster.

Researchers found that mice strongly preferred carbs like bread, rice, and wheat, abandoning their regular diet entirely. Even without eating more calories, they gained weight and body fat, not because they overate, but because their bodies burned less energy.

The boom in reformer pilates has created a wild west of studios where poor regulation has resulted in inexperienced teachers and a rise in injuries, professional standards bodies have warned.

Arnold Schwarzenegger's diet during competition required 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight, leading to a daily intake of 250 grams at 250 pounds, which is excessive for most individuals.

Chicken breast contains around 32 grams of protein per 100 grams, while boneless chicken thigh contains 25 grams of protein per 100 grams, making breast the higher protein option.

Hybrid training, which draws on various workouts from cardio to lifting, is gaining traction thanks to competitions like Hyrox created by Moritz Fürste.

The gym belongs to the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Madison, Alabama. As a way of connecting with the community, the church often allows teams and social groups use of its gym.

Before I retired, I taught physics at a secondary school in China. While working as a teacher, I met my wife at an event. We were as active as the students we taught, spending our free time playing badminton, basketball, volleyball, and table tennis.