Walking is a fun and easy form of exercise that’s beneficial for both physical and mental health. It can be done outdoors, indoors, or on a treadmill on an incline for a greater calorie burn.1 For overall health and disease prevention, the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes […]
What Is Pre-Workout?
Whether you’ve been working out for a while or just beginning your workout journey, it’s possible that you’ve heard of taking a pre-workout supplement. Pre-workouts are nutritional supplements that you can take before exercising. The use of these supplements has been suggested to help you perform better while engaging in your workout routine.1 If you’ve never […]
Hydration and Exercise: What To Drink During a Workout
As much as 60% of your body is made up of water. And when you work out, you can lose quite a bit. Drinking water helps the joints and body tissues function, regulates body temperature, and transports nutrients. But some of us don’t drink enough water, according to Nancy Clark, RD, a sports nutritionist and author of Nancy […]
What Is Anaerobic Exercise and How Does It Benefit Your Health?
Anaerobic exercise is any exercise that doesn’t use the oxygen in your body as its main source of energy. Therefore, anaerobic exercises require short sudden bursts of energy. For example, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), weight lifting, circuit training, Pilates, yoga, and other forms of strength training. Keep reading to find out how aerobic and anaerobic […]