June 19, 2020

Why Exercise? Researchers Say It Prevents 3.9 Million Deaths a Year

FRIDAY, June 19, 2020 -- It's often said that physical activity rates are too low, but a new report takes a different angle and reveals the good news that exercise prevents nearly 4 million premature deaths a year worldwide.

For the study, the researchers analyzed data from 168 countries on the percentage of people who were getting recommended levels of exercise. The World Health Organization recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, 75 minutes of vigorous activity, or an equivalent combination each week.

June 19, 2020

America's Gyms Are Reopening and Your Workout Will Change

MONDAY, June 15, 2020 -- Gyms are finally reopening across the United States, but your workout will not be the same.

Some chains are offering individual workouts while group classes are still on hold, post-workout showers will be done at home, the 6-foot rule is in place for gym patrons, and sanitizing your hands and equipment frequently is a must.

June 18, 2020

Lockdowns Making Things Worse for Obese Americans: Study

MONDAY, June 15, 2020 -- As COVID-19 closed gyms and forced people to hunker down at home, "Quarantine-15" jokes flooded the internet, referring to the weight gain that many anticipated.

For people who are already obese, though, breaking healthy habits poses special risks, according to Sarah Messiah, of the University of Texas School of Public Health in Dallas. She works with many people who have had or plan to have weight-loss surgery.

June 15, 2020

America's Gyms Are Reopening and Your Workout Will Change

MONDAY, June 15, 2020 -- Gyms are finally reopening across the United States, but your workout will not be the same.

Some chains are offering individual workouts while group classes are still on hold, post-workout showers will be done at home, the 6-foot rule is in place for gym patrons, and sanitizing your hands and equipment frequently is a must.

May 21, 2020

Lasting Spikes in Blood Pressure While Exercising Could Be Unhealthy Sign

WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2020 -- Middle-aged men and women who develop high blood pressure while performing even moderate exercise may be at higher risk for heart disease, a new study suggests.

"The way our blood pressure changes during and after exercise provides important information on whether we will develop disease in the future," researcher Vanessa Xanthakis, assistant professor of medicine at Boston University School of Medicine, said in a university news release.

May 19, 2020

AHA News: How to Get the Most Out of Health Apps

Thursday, April 23, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- It's no secret that apps can turn your phone into a valuable tool for health and fitness. But with hundreds of thousands available, finding a good one can seem daunting.

It doesn't have to be.