When you think of some ofthe benefits your body may reap from strength training, your mind probably automatically drifts to building muscle, getting leaner, and (finally) knowing your way around a weight rack. But strength training actually promises an array of unexpected benefits that will
CrossFit is one of the fastest-growing group exercise practices in the country, and the results people get from it are astounding. It combines speed, agility, and strength into a crazy-intense cardio workout that also aims to build lean muscle. People all over the U.S. are eager to get in on the
Scientists have discovered a tiny region of the brain that controls a mouse’s desire to run and join in on other rewarding activities. Called the dorsal medial habenula, the structure is similar in mice and men, and its ability to regulate mood and motivation should be the same across the two
We’re all aware that exercising releasesendorphins into the blood stream. Those are the “happy chemicals” that improve your mood. Exercise also helps to lower your pain threshold and promotes a healthy gut. When planning your exercise routine, you should always include cardio as part of your
