Resistance training is particularly recommended for its health benefits. However, lack of time is the main reason given for not exercising. Is there a minimum dose that would still provide some benefits?
Considered a factor in longevity, muscle strength decreases with aging. The minimum recommended doses and relatively short longitudinal studies do not allow us to know the real evolution of strength over the course of a lifetime. The study of powerlifters provides more information.
The consumption of ultra-processed foods has exploded over the last twenty years, and its causal link with cardiovascular disease is well established. Today, a new question arises: what is its link with cancer, now the leading cause of death in high-income countries?
In recent years, the use of a mini-band around the thighs has been proposed to reduce valgus knee observed in movements such as squat, by exaggerating knee movement and improving motor control. But how effective is this technique?
Overweight and obesity, affecting more than a third of the world’s population, are real health challenges. While diet and exercise are essential solutions, the question arises: HIIT or MICT, which is the best method for optimizing fat oxidation for these individuals?
Although BMI is used to classify overweight and obesity, visceral fat mass is a more accurate risk indicator of cardiometabolic disease. But exercise or calorie restriction, which method offers the greatest weight loss?
For people with type 2 diabetes, the recommended amount of physical activity is 150 minutes per week of moderate to high intensity. But what is really the impact of training volume on a key marker of diabetes, like glycated hemoglobin level.
L’entraînement par intervalles (HIIT/SIT) permet d’augmenter l’oxydation des graisses et de diminuer la masse grasse corporelle. Mais quel est l’ampleur de cet effet et est-il plus grand que celui obtenu lors d’un effort continu à faible intensité ?
The kettlebell is beneficial for strengthening muscles and improving cardiovascular capacity, however, the use of the kettlebell often relies on explosive exercises that require good technical skills. Is this type of training suitable for seniors?
