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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 […]
07/23/2026
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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 […]
07/21/2026
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By Petra Stone
Daily Collagen Supplementation Linked to Greater Increase in Muscle Collagen During Strength Training, Study Says
A 12-week study found that men who took 15 grams of hydrolyzed collagen daily alongside a resistance training program experienced a 30% increase in collagen type I in muscle tissue, compared to a roughly 10% increase in those who trained with a placebo, according to a report published on mindbodygreen on July 11, 2026. The […]
07/20/2026
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By Petra Stone
Study: Leg Strength Predicts Hip Bone Density Across Adult Lifespan
A growing body of research indicates that lower-body strength is a strong and consistent predictor of hip bone density across the adult lifespan, according to exercise scientists and bone health specialists. The finding draws on studies examining the relationship between muscle strength and skeletal health, with evidence showing that the connection holds after accounting for […]
07/20/2026
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By Petra Stone
Strength-Building Stretches Improve Flexibility, Mobility, and Muscle Power, Report Says
Stretching performed with sufficient intensity may offer strength and muscle-building benefits comparable to traditional resistance training, while also improving flexibility, according to a 2024 study and a recent article by certified personal trainer Amber Yang. Yang outlined 11 strength-based stretching exercises designed to improve flexibility, mobility, and muscle power simultaneously. The approach, described as strength-based […]
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