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How Genetics and Weight Loss Are Connected: Surprising Study Findings

Oct 21, 2024 | innerself.com | Alex Jordan |Chael Sonnen |Ryan Parsons |Michael Matthews

Can your genes influence how well you lose weight through exercise? How did a recent study reveal the role of genetic variations in weight loss? What are SNPs and why are they important in understanding weight loss? How can personalized fitness plans benefit your health? Why should we rethink a one-size-fits-all approach to fitness? How Genetics and Weight Loss Are Connected: Surprising Study Findingsby Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com.
How Your Gut Microbiome Can Boost Athletic Performance

Jul 29, 2024 | innerself.com | Christopher J. Damman |Chael Sonnen |Ryan Parsons |Michael Matthews

Your gut microbes and mitochondria may give you a leg up come race day. rzarek/iStock via Getty Images PlusHow does your gut microbiome impact sports success? What nutritional strategies enhance endurance training? Can probiotics and postbiotics improve athletic outcomes? How Your Gut Microbiome Can Boost Athletic Performanceby Christopher Damman, University of Washington.
Midlife Health Secrets: Going Beyond the Waistline

Apr 22, 2024 | innerself.com | Rob Newton |Edith Cowan |Chael Sonnen |Ryan Parsons

Pexels/RDNE stock projectYou’re not in your 20s or 30s anymore and you know regular health checks are important. So you go to your GP. During the appointment they measure your waist. They might also check your weight. Looking concerned, they recommend some lifestyle changes. GPs and health professionals commonly measure waist circumference as a vital sign for health. This is a better indicator than body mass index (BMI) of the amount of intra-abdominal fat.
Resistance Training: The Secret Weapon Against Heart Disease

Feb 27, 2024 | innerself.com | Robert Jennings |Chael Sonnen |Ryan Parsons |Michael Matthews

Hitting the gym to lift weights provides visible results - bigger biceps, firmer glutes, and more defined abs. However, scientists have confirmed that the benefits of resistance training extend way beyond just looking buff. A comprehensive report from the American Heart Association reveals that regular strength-based workouts reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by improving more than just muscle mass.
Truth Behind Fat Blasting Ads: Can You Really Target Belly Fat?

Nov 2, 2023 | innerself.com | Nick Fuller |Chael Sonnen |Ryan Parsons |Michael Matthews

ShutterstockSpend some time scrolling social media and you’re all-but-guaranteed to see an ad promising to help you with targeted fat loss. These ads promote a concept known as “spot reduction”, claiming you can burn fat in a specific body area, usually the belly, with specially designed exercises or workouts. It’s also common to see ads touting special diets, pills and supplements that will blast fat in targeted areas.
Are You Born with Good Balance? The Answer May Surprise You

Oct 9, 2023 | innerself.com | Gurpreet Singh |Chael Sonnen |Ryan Parsons |Michael Matthews

People learn balance as they grow – and can usually improve their balance with practice. uzhursky/iStock via Getty ImagesNo one is born with the ability to ride a skateboard, surf or even stand on their tiptoes. Unlike other mammals, human beings have no balance at birth – virtually no capacity to walk or even stand. Before that can happen, their vision, hearing, muscles, bones and brain must develop. This takes months, and for some activities, even years.
New Insights on Exercise and Aging from the Finnish Twins Study

Sep 10, 2023 | innerself.com | George Savva |Chael Sonnen |Ryan Parsons |Michael Matthews

BGStock72/ShutterstockSurveys on lifestyle and longevity consistently find that people who do more exercise live longer. So it is surprising to see a report from the Finnish Twins Cohort Study that there is little direct effect of “leisure time physical activity” on lifespan. What makes this study different from others – and is it right? Human behaviour and biology are complex and interact with wider society and the environment.
DIY Exercise Program: Stay Fit Without Breaking the Bank

Jul 25, 2023 | innerself.com | Lewis A. Ingram |Chael Sonnen |Ryan Parsons |Michael Matthews

Jonathan Borba/UnsplashWith the rising cost of living, gyms memberships and fitness classes are becoming increasingly unaffordable. But the good news is you can make just as much progress at home. Cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength and flexibility are the most important components of fitness. And each can be trained with little or no equipment. Let’s look at why – and how – to fit them into your DIY exercise program. 1.
The Exercise and Weight Loss Debate: Evidence for Both Sides

Jul 19, 2023 | innerself.com | Chael Sonnen |Ryan Parsons |Michael Matthews |Adam Campbell

Exercise may or may not help you lose weight and keep it off – here’s the evidence for both sides of the debate There isn’t a debate, however, on the health benefits of regular exercise. The global fitness industry will generate over US$80 billion in revenue in 2023, estimates suggest. And why not, given the many excellent reasons to exercise? Better cardiovascular health, lower risk of Type 2 diabetes, stronger immune system – the list goes on.