by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Sep 29, 2023 | Fitness
Several recent studies show that resistance training for strength may be more effective than aerobic exercise, such as jogging or walking, to help prevent high blood pressure and heart attacks. This may surprise you because many champion body builders and weight...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Aug 10, 2023 | Fitness
A study of 1275 people found that those who had very weak hand grip strength had signs of accelerated aging, as measured by deterioration of the DNA in their cells (J Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, Feb 2023;14(1):108-115). The authors of this study cited earlier...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jun 17, 2022 | Fitness
Women and men who exercise regularly have larger and stronger hearts, and greater endurance and strength, than those who do not exercise regularly (J of Physiology, 2022 Apr;600(8):1969-1989). Their muscles are stronger and more coordinated (J of Physiology (IF5.182),...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 13, 2022 | Fitness
Recent studies suggest that lifting weights can help to prolong your life (Brit J of Sprt Med, published online February 28, 2022). An analysis of 16 studies including almost 480,000 people, 18 to 98 years of age, found that those who spent 30 to 60 minutes per week...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Apr 25, 2021 | Fitness
With aging you can expect to lose muscle size and strength, which increases risk for lifestyle diseases and disabilities (GeroScience, 2020;42:1547–1578), such as: • heart attacks (Eur Geriatric Med, 2016;7(3):220–3) • diabetes (Med J Aust, 2016;205(7):329–33) •...
