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Can fasting help you live longer? Here’s what the science says.
www.nationalgeographic.com
It’s a popular practice, and research shows it has real health benefits. A new diet that tricks your body into thinking it’s fasting may have similar benefits.
The Brutal Wonders of a Late-Summer Run
plus.thebulwark.com • 10 min
The athletes and writers who made running into an American trend in the 1970s were hip to the way a good August or September run can “summon up the presence of death itself.”
How To Start Trail Running: Our Guide To Getting Dirty
believeintherun.com • 10 min
Looking to get dirty? Check out our guide on how to start trail running, so you can get into the wild as part of your run routine.
What happens to your body when you start exercising regularly
ed.ted.com
Whether you’re trying to get fit, build muscle, or you’re just tired of the couch, leading a more active lifestyle takes time, effort and determination. Tech Insider explores what will happen to your…
Cardio or weights first? A kinesiologist explains how to optimize the order of your exercise routine
theconversation.com • 4 min
How to structure your workout − resistance then aerobic training or vice versa − depends on your exercise goals.
The strength secret: how to get seriously fit from scratch
www.theguardian.com • 9 min
Start with walking in January – then graduate to breathing exercises, circuits and pilates. With a new activity to try each month, you’ll soon improve your flexibility and fitness, without feeling the…
What’s the Best Time of Day To Walk? Two Sleep Experts, a Registered Dietitian, and a Fitness…
www.wellandgood.com • 5 min
There are specific benefits, and potential downsides, of walking at morning, noon, or night, according to experts.
Running and the Science of Mental Toughness
thereader.mitpress.mit.edu • 17+ min
There is more to running than just training your muscles and improving your stamina. It is also a mental sport, and maybe even more so than previously believed.
Running & the Challenge of Pushing at Your Edge
zenhabits.net • 5 min
I’m not the world’s greatest runner, but lately I’ve been challenging myself to stay at my edge. As I was running at my edge the other day, it occurred to me that this is a useful practice in many…
These 8 habits could add up to 24 years to your life, study finds
www.cbsnews.com • 2 min
Want to add years to your life? Following these healthy habits could do just that, according to a study presented by the American Society for Nutrition.
15 Core Strength Workout Exercises for Beginners
www.lifehack.org • 5 min
When many people think of a core strength workout, it immediately brings to mind cheesy ab routines that have run on TV infomercials. This article isn't that.
How to Establish a Core Strength Routine You'll Actually Stick To
lifehacker.com • 6 min
Crunches aren't enough...and will bore you to death, anyway.
How to Work Out When You Can't Go to the Gym
vitals.lifehacker.com • 2 min
Whether you’re self-quarantining, your gym has canceled events as a social distancing measure, or you just want to be cautious, it’s nice to have options for working out besides going to your usual…
How to Build Muscle 💪🏼
www.julian.com • 15+ min
This guide summarizes the science of efficiently building muscle. It's for men and women.
10-20-30 Interval Training Is The Secret To Getting Fitter, Faster
www.fatherly.com • 3 min
If you want to get faster at running and get in better health with shorter workouts, stop going for runs and try 10-20-30 interval training instead.
Fitness Coach Nimai Delgado ON: How Failure Is A Part Of Success
www.youtube.com
Are you unsure about your career path? Are you trying to build financial stability? This conversation with fitness coach Nimai Delgado offers fresh insights ...