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High-intensity exercise after breast cancer surgery may help speed recovery

After breast cancer surgery, many women are told to limit how much—and how soon—they exercise.

May 1, 2026

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No need to sign up for gym: Even small movements have health benefits

South Africa is facing an alarming increase in non-communicable diseases and related mortality. According to Statistics South Africa, deaths due to non-communicable diseases such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension increased ...

Apr 4, 2026

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Updated guidelines find even small amounts of resistance training build muscle

The first major update to resistance-training guidelines in 17 years delivers one clear message: any amount of resistance training improves strength, muscle size, power and physical function.

Mar 16, 2026

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High-intensity interval training boosts muscle mitochondria, study shows

Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark investigated how eight weeks of high-intensity interval training affect the structure of mitochondria—the parts of muscle cells that produce energy. The study shows that ...

Mar 9, 2026

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Strength training may be the key to healthy aging

Healthy aging is about staying independent, maintaining mobility and continuing to enjoy everyday activities as you get older. For many people, what matters most is being able to get out of a chair without help, carry shopping ...

Mar 8, 2026

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Hyrox is booming worldwide. Here's how to train for this race safely and effectively

Once a niche challenge for hardcore athletes, Hyrox has become one of the fastest-growing fitness trends worldwide. It blends elements of endurance running with functional strength work in a way that appeals to both strength ...

Mar 8, 2026

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For women over 60, muscle strength matters

You don't need to look like a bodybuilder, but for healthy aging, maintaining muscle strength is likely just as important as getting enough aerobic activity, according to the findings of a University at Buffalo-led study ...

Feb 17, 2026

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Strength training delivers the best and healthiest dieting results for both sexes

A new study conducted at the Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences and the Sylvan Adams Sports Science Institute at Tel Aviv University reveals a clear conclusion: strength (resistance) training is the most effective ...

Feb 9, 2026

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Creatine for women: Should you add this supplement into your diet?

Creatine is one of the most popular sports supplements out there. It's shown to help build muscle and improve strength, boost speed and power in athletes and benefit sports performance all around.

Jan 26, 2026

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Athletes with better jumping ability generate faster golf club head speed, study shows

There is an old saying in golf that you drive for show and putt for dough. And if you want to have drives that put on a big show, you must have good club head speed. New research from the University of Kansas is helping determine ...