The benefits of eating apples!

It’s that time again: apples are in season! Apples not only taste delicious, they also provide powerful health benefits. A medium-sized apple is a powerhouse of low-calorie nutrition, especially if you buy organic and eat the skin. A medium apple provides 4 grams of fiber, a nice dose of vitamin C, and is also a […]

Smart Home Gym: digital fitness that adapts to you – Muscles and fitness

For anyone who takes strength training seriously, the number on the weight stack has long been a badge of honor. But in the age of digital fitness, it’s less about chasing the heaviest barbell through the weight room and more about the way resistance is applied. Enter amplifierthe American fitness start-up combines elegant design with […]

My Physical Activity Board: Redesigning and Refining Recommendations

Key Takeaways Introducing My Physical Activity Plate, an evidence-based, yet easy-to-use graphic to help you improve your physical activity general public giving meaning to training recommendations: The idea behind the redesign was to eliminate the hierarchical view of the Physical Activity Pyramid and provide a more ‘harmonious approach’ […]

Energize your workout with pre-workout supplements

In the fitness world, pursuing peak performance is a common goal. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a gym enthusiast, the desire to maximize every training session is universal. One way to achieve this is through the use of pre-workout supplements. These products are designed to boost energy, improve focus and improve endurance. But […]

How to improve performance with hydration supplements

In the world of sports and fitness, maintaining peak performance is a top priority for athletes and enthusiasts alike. While training regimens and diet plans are crucial, hydration is an often overlooked aspect that can significantly impact performance. Hydration supplements have become a powerful tool in helping athletes maintain optimal fluid balance and improve […]

Loving autumn driving

I enjoyed several long, easy rides. After some more research, I realized that a long ride is good for my heart, as long as the pace isn’t tough, because it lowers diastolic blood pressure a bit compared to resting. Diastolic, the lower number at a value like 120/80, is even more important for leaking aortic […]

Air Force Brigadier General Craig McPike wants new pilots to be fit to serve – Muscle strength and fitness

Brigadier General Craig McPike is the deputy commander of the U.S. Air Force Recruiting Service. The Air Force Recruiting Service employs a total of 3,700 people, including pilots and civilians. During his more than thirty years in service, McPike developed himself into a leader whose impact has benefited many Americans as well as the country […]

Why carbohydrates after a workout are crucial for muscle recovery, energy and performance – Muscle and fitness

Carbs are often seen as the enemy, as brands and social media influencers seemingly push everything without carbs. And while cutting back on carbohydrates may be a sensible way to reduce excess energy intake, those who push their bodies hard should keep track of their carbohydrate intake, especially post-workout, to replenish glycogen levels in a […]

New UCLA study suggests morning sickness is an evolved immune response, not just hormones

For most women, morning sickness during pregnancy is simply part of the baby-making process, like choosing the perfect name and preparing that beautiful nursery, and yet scientists have only recently been able to identify the possible cause. There are many misconceptions surrounding the annoying morning sickness that pregnant women experience. Some dismiss it as ‘hormonal’, […]