Strength training may reduce risk of premature death, claims study
The analysis also showed exercises performed using ones own body weight without specific equipment were just as effective as gym-based training.
Nov 06, 2017, 11:29 AM IST
Overweight and no time for gym? Ride a bike to work, suggest researchers
The study said that biking to work can be as effective as working out in the gym.
Nov 02, 2017, 12:51 PM IST
Philippines makes it mandatory for sedentary workers to take regular 'standing' breaks
Local media reports that according to the new rules, office workers must be given a five-minute break every two hours.
Oct 23, 2017, 14:51 PM IST
Inadequate physical activity may boost genetic risk of obesity
The new study made use of wrist accelerometer data and a large genetic dataset from about 85,000 UK Biobank participants aged 40 to 70.
Oct 22, 2017, 19:06 PM IST
This is how athletes can overcome breathing disorders
The new breathing techniques, now named the Olin Exercise-Induced Laryngeal Obstruction Biphasic Inspiration Techniques (EILOBI), were developed and introduced by Olin, and are the subject of the research.
Oct 16, 2017, 18:02 PM IST
Not gym, but daily chores can keep you healthy, keep death at bay: Study
The World Health Organization recommends at least 150 minutes of "moderate-intensity", or 75 minutes of "vigorous-intensity" aerobic physical activity per week.
Sep 22, 2017, 09:45 AM IST
Prolonged periods of sitting can cancel the benefits of exercise, says study
As your total sitting time increases, so does your risk of an early death.
Sep 20, 2017, 10:18 AM IST
Early death may befall those who sit throughout the day! - Read
According to research, people may be less likely to die young if they break up sedentary time by moving around every half hour.
Sep 12, 2017, 18:46 PM IST
Do you know where the fat goes that you burn when you lose weight? - Find out
Researchers reveal that "10 kg of fat turns into 8.4 kg of CO2 and 1.6 kg of water", the report explains.
Sep 12, 2017, 13:02 PM IST
More TV, less exercise may up walking disability risk: Study
Researchers analysed data from a study which kept track of men and women age 50 to 71 from six states and two metropolitan areas.
Aug 31, 2017, 20:50 PM IST
Middle-aged people who walk slowly at a high risk of heart disease, says study
The study revealed that middle-aged people, both men and women, who reported that they are slow walkers were around twice as likely to have a heart-related death compared to brisk walkers.
Aug 30, 2017, 19:07 PM IST
Scientists closer to making exercise in a pill
The study found that when the heart pumps more blood in the body during physical activity, the Piezo1 protein in the endothelium or lining of the arteries senses the increased pressure on the wall of the blood vessels.
Aug 25, 2017, 23:05 PM IST
Mind blown! Agonising muscle cramp makes man's calf wriggle like a foetus in a mother's womb – Watch video
Sitting in his after his workout, Bermudez posted a video of the cramp on his calf which actually looks like a foetus wriggling in its mother's womb.
Aug 17, 2017, 16:41 PM IST
People with high income exercise most over weekends: Study
Income has been shown to be a prominent barrier to engaging in physical activity.
Aug 13, 2017, 19:23 PM IST
Exercise during childhood may reduce risk of obesity and cancer!
Researchers have claimed that physical activities may thwart some of the damaging effects of a high-fat diet such as obesity, heart disease and cancer.
Aug 01, 2017, 22:50 PM IST
Failing to hit the gym? Turns out, you won't workout even if you are paid to
The experiment involved more than 800 new members of a private gym in the US.
Jul 31, 2017, 22:33 PM IST
This grandma swinging on monkey bars at a playground is something you wouldn't want to miss! - Watch
Onlookers were totally in for a surprise as they watch the lady, whose age is unknown, take a few seconds to prep before she begins to swing effortlessly on the bars.
Jul 24, 2017, 22:33 PM IST
Tai chi effective in preventing falls in older adults
Previous research has shown that tai chi is an effective exercise to improve balance control and flexibility in older individuals. This suggests that the practice might help protect against falls.
Jul 24, 2017, 16:09 PM IST
This is how regular physical activity can help prevent dementia – Read
In the study, physical exercise led to stable cerebral choline concentrations in the training group, whereas choline levels increased in the control group.
Jul 23, 2017, 12:45 PM IST
More protein for muscle growth effective only till a point
According to researchers protein supplementation is necessary to increase muscle mass but is effective only till 1.6 grams.
Jul 22, 2017, 17:21 PM IST
