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08/08/2026
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By Petra Stone
Stop Doing “Moderate” Exercise: New Research Argues for a Personalized, Vigorous Approach for Women Over 50
New research challenges standard moderate-exercise guidelines for women in midlife, suggesting that vigorous intensity — relative to an individual’s fitness level — is more strongly linked to cardiovascular health than universally defined moderate activity. A study published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living examined 73 healthy women between the ages of 50 and 65, […]
08/06/2026
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By Petra Stone
Fitness Experts Identify Ten Core Strength Exercises for Daily Movement
A fitness guide has identified 10 core-strengthening exercises designed to support everyday movements such as lifting, carrying and rising from the floor. The exercises are deadlifts, squats, dead bugs, bicycle crunches, bird dogs, pikes, hollow body holds, stability ball rollouts, farmer’s carries and Turkish get-ups. A review published in the Journal of Functional Morphology and […]
08/05/2026
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By Petra Stone
Five Quad Exercises Beyond Squats, According to Physical Therapists
Squats are a standard exercise for strengthening the quadriceps, but physical therapists said other movements can target the same muscle group. The five exercises are step-ups, lunges, leg presses, downhill and backward uphill walks, and single-leg balances, which vary in movement type and intensity, according to Joe Hribick, DPT, PT, COMT, FAAOMPT; Michael Fredericson, MD; […]
08/02/2026
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By Petra Stone
Study Links Workout Variety, Intensity to Lower Depression Odds
A study of nearly 39,000 adults found that people who varied their workouts and included higher-intensity exercise had lower odds of depressive symptoms, according to findings released July 30. Researchers analyzed exercise volume, intensity, type, and diversity over a three-month period and accounted for factors including age, body weight, smoking, alcohol intake, blood pressure, cholesterol, […]
07/27/2026
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By Petra Stone
Study: Morning Exercise Linked to Lower Daily Calorie Intake Compared to Evening Workouts
Morning Exercise Tied to Reduced Appetite and Caloric Intake A new study has found that morning exercise was associated with lower calorie consumption throughout the day compared to evening workouts, according to the research. Participants who exercised in the morning consumed about 400 fewer calories at the post-workout meal and roughly 547 fewer calories over […]
07/26/2026
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By Petra Stone
Two Hours of Strength Training Weekly Linked to Lower Heart Attack Risk in Women, Study Finds
Study Finds Strength Training Reduces Cardiovascular Risk A large-scale study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has found that women who engage in regular strength training have a significantly lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to the report. The study examined data from 117,025 women over an average follow-up period […]
07/26/2026
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By Petra Stone
Creatine Supplementation Gains Popularity Among Women Over 30 for Muscle Building
Women over 30 are increasingly turning to creatine supplements to build and preserve muscle, according to a July 17, 2026 article by registered dietitian Molly Knudsen on mindbodygreen. The article reported that age-related muscle loss, known as sarcopenia, begins in the 30s, with the body losing 3-5% of its muscle mass each decade. Many women […]
07/23/2026
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By Petra Stone
Empowering Strength: Building True Fitness Beyond the Gilded Cage of the Corporate Gym
Introduction In 2026, with the promise of economic revitalization under a new administration, a parallel promise beckons: reclaiming ownership of your most vital asset—your health. True fitness, the kind that fortifies the body and spirit for life’s demands, is increasingly seen as a commodity to be purchased through monthly dues, locked behind turnstiles, and mediated […]
07/22/2026
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By Petra Stone
Natural, Science-Backed Strategies to Halt Muscle Loss with Age
The Silent Thief of Independence: Understanding Sarcopenia As we age, a silent physiological process robs us of strength, mobility, and self-reliance. This condition, known as sarcopenia, is the progressive, age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass and function. It is not a trivial cosmetic issue but a direct threat to personal liberty. Sarcopenia increases the risk […]
07/22/2026
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By Petra Stone
Study: Regular Exercise Linked to Reduced Stress Eating Among College Students
A study of nearly 3,000 college students in China found that those who exercised more frequently reported lower levels of emotional eating, according to researchers. The study, published in Frontiers in Nutrition, examined psychological mechanisms linking physical activity to eating behavior under stress. Students who exercised more were more likely to use problem-focused coping strategies […]
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