Rowing has usually been an exquisite workout. But thanks to the hype surrounding the new Peloton rowing machine and the growing popularity of the Hydrow rowing machine, it’s seen a pop culture resurgence of late. Movement is drawn to the gym for many reasons, but there’s one main reason. Unlike other cardio machines like treadmills…
Is It Okay to Exercise When You Have a Cold? What Doctors Should Know About Exercising During Illness When you’re under the weather, skipping your workout seems like a no-brainer. But what to do if you just had a cold or some other minor illness? Sure, you’re not feeling as *great* as usual, but your…
Eating many foods with flavanols (antioxidants found in certain fruits, vegetables, tea, and cocoa) may help in diet and be good for your blood pressure, according to a study published in Scientific Reports in October 2020. researchers examined data on blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and urinalysis results, looking for biomarkers of flavan-3-ol, a substance that…
How to get started and how to improve ? Fitness means functionality and improves your ability to carry out daily activities. And no, you don’t have to spend hours at the gym to get in shape. Peter Stark/Getty Images Many people try to be fit. After all, fitness equals health. Good general physical condition is associated…