1. What’s the Easiest Exercise You Can Do And Still Lose Weight?: Courtesy of Lauren Bedosky on My Fitness Pal
We all know exercise is part of the weight loss equation. But what’s the easiest form of exercise you can do to still elicit weight loss? That’s the question answered in this article from Lauren.
2. Over 40? Quit These 5 Bad Habits For Better Heart Health: Courtesy of Alexa Mellardo on Eat This, Not That!
As we age, our risk of a heart related health incident increases. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to mitigate this risk. In this article, Alexa shares 5 things to avoid if you want to improve your heart health.
3. Doing 30 To 60 minutes Of One Exercise Weekly Could Help You Live Longer, Study Says: Courtesy of Kristen Rodgers on CNN
One thing I stress often is the importance of strength training. It is invaluable for improving all aspects of fitness and life. And a new study shows just 30-60 minutes of weight lifting per week can be enough to lower your risk of early mortality by 10-20%. This article from Kristen breaks down the specifics.
4. How To Master The Pull-Up: Courtesy of Christie Aschwanden on The New York Times
The pull up is a beautiful exercise through it’s simplicity. It only requires a bar yet it works multiple muscle groups in one movement. It’s an impressive feat of strength and one that can be mastered if you take the time to break it down into multiple parts. In this article, Christie explains how to do this.
5. Why Am I Not Losing Weight? 11 Common Exercise And Diet Mistakes, According To Experts: Courtesy of Soo Kim on Newsweek
If your goal is to lose weight, it can be frustrating when you don’t see results even though it feels like you’re doing everything right. Typically, all it takes is a few tweaks to get you back on track. In this article, Soo reveals 11 common mistakes people make when attempting a weight loss goal.