by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 26, 2023 | Fitness
A review of 31 published studies found that the COVID-19 epidemic has forced many people to stop exercising, which will increase their risk for several diseases that can shorten their lives (Int J Environ Res Publ Health, 2020;17:6265). COVID-19 is caught mainly by...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 19, 2023 | Fitness
Scientists reviewed studies on elastic resistance bands, and concluded that strength training with elastic bands could cause the same gain in strength as lifting heavy weights for both the upper and the lower body (SAGE Open Med, Feb 19, 2019;7:2050312119831116)....
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 16, 2023 | Fitness
by Richard A. Winett, Ph.D., Heilig Meyers Emeritus Professor of Psychology, Virginia Tech Start your introduction to resistance band training by first reading some of our articles on resistance training. The same principles apply but now the implement is resistance...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 1, 2023 | Fitness
Scientific studies firmly establish that a regular exercise program can help to prolong your life (J Aging Res, July 2012;2012:243958). Recent studies show that older adults who lift weights are up to 22 percent less likely to die from any cause, heart attacks or...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Apr 7, 2023 | Fitness
People who walked at least 8,000 steps per day just one or two days a week had a 15 percent lower death rate over the next 10 years, when compared to people who walked less than that (JAMA Netw Open, Mar 29, 2023;6(3):e235184). People who had 3-7 days with 8,000 steps...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Mar 30, 2023 | Fitness
Several recent research papers have found that time-restricted eating can help to prevent diabetes and heart attacks and prolong life (Cell Metabolism, Oct 4, 2022;34(10):1442-1456). However, some people express concern that athletes and regular exercisers may develop...
