By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Have you considered testing your strength or endurance before starting an exercise journey? Exercise testing plays a valuable role in understanding and improving overall fitness.
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Boosting Brain Health with Functional Training: The Future of Exercise for Older Adults
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Recent research on Brain Functional Training (BFT) suggests that traditional physical exercise improves brain health by encouraging the growth of new brain cells, boosting blood flow to the brain, and increasing its ability to adapt and change.
Strength Training and Aging: A Pathway to Vitality and Wellness… Try this workout!
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS One effective strategy to mitigate these age-related changes is resistance training. This form of exercise, commonly known for its association with weightlifting, is specifically designed to bolster muscular strength and endurance.
Is Being Overweight Linked to Longer Life? The “Obesity Paradox” in Older Adults
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Researchers explored whether being overweight had a direct, causal impact on survival beyond age 85. Surprisingly, the study found that individuals who were overweight between the ages of 75 and 85 had a significantly better chance of living past 85 compared to those with normal weight (BMI 18.5–24.9)