HIIT Improved Fitness and Blood Pressure With or Without ACE Inhibitors or ARBs
A 16-week supervised HIIT study in 62 sedentary adults with metabolic syndrome found similar improvements in fitness and…
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Well-Timed Exercise Prompts Added 176 Steps in the Next 30 Minutes in Women
A microrandomized smartphone study in 160 women found that context-sensitive activity prompts added about 176 steps over the following 30 minutes and increased the odds of breaking sedentary time.
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Body Fat Prediction Formulas Showed Large Errors Across Global Validation
A new Nature Health validation of seven simple body fat prediction formulas across 8,228 adults in 30 countries…
Physical Activity Was Linked to Better Memory Across 136,503 Older Adults
A new four-cohort study of 136,503 adults age 50 and older found physical activity was consistently associated with…
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Exercise Snacking Showed Promise for Strength and Mobility in Older Adults, Review Finds
A new scoping review of 16 studies found short exercise snacks may improve strength, balance and mobility in older adults, but the evidence base is still small and…
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America’s Marathons Are Moving to Beat the Heat as Race-Day Weather Changes
Major U.S. marathons are moving start times and race dates as organizers adapt to hotter race-day conditions.
Three Minutes of Sprinting Sent a Powerful Molecular Signal Through the Body, New Study Finds
Just three minutes of all-out sprinting triggered widespread molecular changes in the bloodstream, offering new clues about vigorous exercise.
Healthy Aging May Be Written in How You Move, New Fitness Research Suggests
Balance, agility, lower-body strength and cardiovascular fitness were strongly associated with longevity in a large study of older adults.
New Study Finds Hot and Cold Weather Can Reduce Daily Step Counts
Daily step counts fell in both hotter and colder conditions, suggesting temperature can shape everyday physical activity.