By Gabe Sanders NSCA-CSCS Recently published research found that people experience a noticeable boost in well-being while on vacation. Even more encouraging, those benefits tend to stick around after returning to work, especially when the time away is long enough to allow for real rest.
Smashing Inflammation with Optimal Muscle Health
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Constant inflammation not only reduces muscle quality but also interferes with the health benefits we usually get from exercising. This makes it tougher to fight the loss of muscle that comes with getting older.
Exercise Reverses Fat Buildup in Muscles
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Recent research has uncovered a surprising culprit behind muscle aging, and it could be due to the buildup of fat molecules in our muscles. These lipids gradually accumulate, fueling inflammation and oxidative stress, which in turn speeds up muscle deterioration.
The Hidden Costs of Low Fitness
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS A recent study revealed that poor CRF in Canadian adults costs the country CAD $3.6 billion annually in healthcare and productivity losses, accounting for 2.7% of Canada’s total burden of illness. While these numbers are alarming, the U.S. faces an even larger crisis due to its bigger population, with billions spent managing chronic conditions linked to low fitness levels
Nutrition and exercise to prevent sarcopenia in women
By Gabe Sanders, PhD, NSCA-CSCS Your diet is your co-warrior in this battle, and eating a healthy, balanced diet is key! While the clock never stops ticking, understanding, and tackling sarcopenia can help us slow down the inevitable, keeping our muscles stronger for longer.
Body Mass Index, A Great Indicator of Health
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS The truth is that BMI is more often than not a good indicator of health, and being at a weight that places your BMI in a healthy range is attainable and good for you.
Does Minimum Exercise Result in Optimal Health? Not Really!
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends 150 minutes of moderately intense activity every week. This amount of exercise can help you, but will it optimize your health?
Moderate-Vigorous Physical Activity is Best! But What Is It?
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS According to recent research and other physical activity promotion experts, moderate-vigorous physical activity is the most ideal form of activity to enhance physical fitness and overall health.
Exergames and fitness for kids or adults?
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS The term exergaming is derived from the advent of movement-based video games and is becoming more popular with virtual reality (VR) types of gaming.