Long distance runners, who use probiotics, reduce the number of infections they develop, as well as having less infections, the duration of infections has been shown to be reduced as well. These are the findings of a study, recently published in the British Journal of Spots Medicine. Intense training can lower the immune system, making [...]

 
 
Inactive people, who regularly feel symptoms of fatigue, can increase their energy levels by 20% and reduce their fatigue by 65%, simply through regular exercise. These are the findings of a study at the University of Georgia. “Too often we believe that a quick workout will leave us worn out – especially when we are [...]

 
 
A study at the University of Alberta has found that people who regularly use weight training to reduce back pain have better results than those who perform aerobic exercise such as jogging. The stud compared two groups of back pain sufferers; the first group performed a 16 week resistance weight training program while the second [...]

 
 
A study of 99 adolescents, with an average age of 14 years old, found that high impact activities such as jumping and skipping that can easily be incorporated into warm-ups before sports and physical education classes, can benefit bone health in adolescents.
 
The study involved incorporating a 10 minute high impact exercise session twice a week [...]

 
 
 
Consuming a combination of carbohydrate and caffeine after exercise could be the fastest way to replenish glycogen stores in the muscles. Glycogen is the muscles’ primary energy source and restoring supplies as quickly as possible is associated with faster recovery and greater muscle development. The research found that athletes who ingested caffeine with carbohydrate had [...]

The health benefits of exercise are well known, with significant benefits for weight control, cardiovascular health and many other health issues. However, there has always been a belief that exercise can be potentially damaging to people’s joints. A group of researchers from Boston, USA, and Ainring, Germany, reviewed the existing research relating to the relationship [...]