Are Vibration Plates a Scam?

By standing on a vibrating plate roughly the size of a bathroom scale, you could shed pounds and build muscle. At least, that’s the claim you’ll find all over TikTok. “All you have to do is just hop on this vibration plate, and it does all the work for you,” one user said. Adding vibration…

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Unlocking the Secrets to Longevity

Adipocytes. 3d rendered close-up illustration of human fat cells. (Image by Olga Zinkevych on Shutterstock) Mouse model study shows how brown fat could improve exercise performance and extend one’s lifespan In a nutshell Brown fat, unlike white fat, burns calories and can boost exercise performance by improving blood flow to muscles during physical activity Mice…

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How Much Older Adults Should Exercise To Live Longer

Exercise is important for everyone, no matter your age. It can keep your cardiovascular system healthy, your bones and muscles strong, help you get better sleep and benefit your mental health. The official physical activity guidelines for Americans recommended that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity (like brisk walking or bike…

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3 Ways to Track Your Fitness Over Time

Maintaining your enthusiasm for a long-term fitness goal is challenging for any exerciser. Whether you are hoping to run a marathon or do your first pull-up this year, you need a plan to get there. That means setting up a series of benchmarks, like how many push-ups you can do, with assessments along the way…

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