Resistance Training & Insulin Resistance in Elderly Men

Research Paper Title Resistance training attenuates circulating FGF-21 and myostatin and improves insulin resistance in elderly men with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomised controlled clinical trial. Background Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF-21) and myostatin have been proposed to be potential therapeutic target for insulin resistance in age-related metabolic disorders including type 2… Read More

Can Participation in HIIT Improve Cognitive Function & Mental Health in Children & Adolescents?

Research Paper Title Review of High-Intensity Interval Training for Cognitive and Mental Health in Youth. Background High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has emerged as a time-efficient strategy to improve children’s and adolescents’ health-related fitness in comparison to traditional training methods. However, little is known regarding the effects on cognitive function and mental health. Therefore, the aim… Read More

How To Train For Running While Staying At Home

Running regularly can have many health benefits for the body. Studies have shown that even a moderate amount of running at an appropriate speed can help lower your risk of major life-threatening illnesses like heart attacks, stroke, and various forms of cancer. Because of this, many health experts believe that running prolongs life. Runners should… Read More

Guide to Competitive Rhythmic Gymnastics

Introduction Competitive gymnastics is separated into three categories: Women’s artistic gymnastics; Men’s artistic gymnastics; and Women’s rhythmic gymnastics. The events are featured at many competitive events including the Summer Olympic Games, Olympic qualifiers, the US Gymnastics Championships, and also the Gymnastics World Championships. Although artistic gymnastics tend to be far more commonly known to the… Read More

Is Resistance Training Useful for those with Type 2 Diabetes?

Research Paper Title Resistance training attenuates circulating FGF-21 and myostatin and improves insulin resistance in elderly men with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomised controlled clinical trial. Background Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF-21) and myostatin have been proposed to be potential therapeutic target for insulin resistance in age-related metabolic disorders including type 2… Read More