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The Science Behind Falling Out Of Shape

The Science Behind Falling Out Of Shape

If you've worked hard to get in shape, the last thing you want is for your fitness gains to disappear. But if you skip your workouts for just two weeks, that's exactly what might happen, at least on some level. While people who are in shape can generally regain their fit physique easier than those who are starting from scratch, it may sound somewhat surprising that your body can fall so quickly out of shape. The phrase "use it or lose it" applies when it comes to your muscle strength, cardiovascular fitness and more.

Achieving your SMART health goal

Achieving your SMART health goal

Good health doesn’t just happen. Often, a series of choices defines your health. Fortunately, one bad decision usually doesn’t dictate your health outcome: If you eat a cheeseburger, fries and a milkshake for dinner one night, you won’t wake up with chronic hypertension the next morning. However, if you were to eat that same meal several nights a week for years, you might develop hypertension or even other disorders.

Doctors Urged To "Prescribe Exercise" To Combat Obesity Crisis

Doctors Urged To "Prescribe Exercise" To Combat Obesity Crisis

The Local Government Association (LGA) said GPs across England and Wales should give patients physical activity goals - whether that’s walking, attending fitness classes or participating in activities in parks - to encourage them to be more active.

How Much Protein do We Really Need?

How Much Protein do We Really Need?

Protein is often the starring role during mealtimes, but perhaps you might be better off moving it aside as a supporting cast of foods on your plate.

Although getting enough protein is important to your health, it provides many benefits including healthy nails and skin, weight loss, and building muscle. So how much is too much? Let’s find out.