Using Exercise to Reduce Stress
A stress response is elicited anytime a stressor is present (Chu et al., 2022). However, stress is...
Posts about exercise
What is the Most Important Mode of Exercise?
Sounds like a trick question, right? In general, any mode of exercise will reap health benefits...
Metabolism and Energy Balance
Glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids are used in the body for energy. Depending on the...
Nutrient Timing: How Properly Timed Macronutrients Can Impact Your Workouts
The timing of nutrient intake is important to consider whether it is before, during, or after a...
Neuroplasticity
Neuroplasticity or brain plasticity refers to the brain's ability to adapt or change through growth...
How to Exercise Safely in High Humidity
It’s mid-April already and the temperatures will be soaring before we know it! I live in Minnesota,...
Insulin Dependence and Exercise
If you or someone you know has diabetes, exercise can be scary. Common thoughts like, "Have I eaten...
Mental Benefits of Stretching
Last week we talked about how stretching counts as physical activity because you are intentionally...
Use Stretching to Improve Strength and Balance
Up to this point, we have covered the importance of regular physical activity to prevent many...
Aging and Muscles: The Importance of Regular Physical Activity
I’m sure we would all like to believe that the muscles we have worked to achieve to this point in...