Tag: exercise science
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New research finds exercise six times more effective than walking for health
New findings reshape how we think about daily activity A recent wave of research suggests that structured exercise can be up to six times more effective than walking when it comes to improving key health markers. Drawing on large population studies and controlled trials, researchers find that the intensity and specificity of exercise—whether it’s cardio,…
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Running With a Stroller: Biomechanics Show Lower Impact, Higher Twisting Forces
New Insights into Running With a Stroller Running With a Stroller is a common routine for parents balancing fitness with childcare. A recent study led by researchers at Penn State Berks, published in PLOS One, provides a nuanced view of how stroller running affects the body. The findings show a clear reduction in impact per…
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Running With Stroller: Lowered Step Impact But New Biomechanical Trade-Offs
New Insights into Running With a Stroller For many parents, slipping a jogging stroller into a fitness routine is a practical way to combine training with childcare. A recent study led by researchers at Penn State Berks, published in PLOS ONE, sheds light on how stroller running changes the forces your body experiences with each…
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Decades of Endurance Exercise: How Lifelong Training Shapes a Stronger Immune System
New findings link long-term endurance training to a tougher, more adaptable immune system Regular physical activity is known to strengthen muscles, lungs, and heart. Now, a growing body of research suggests that decades of endurance exercise may also prime the immune system, particularly natural killer (NK) cells, to respond more effectively to inflammatory challenges. In…
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Decades of Endurance Exercise Train the Immune System for Stronger Defense
Chronic training strengthens immune defenses in older adults Regular long‑term endurance exercise does more than build muscles, lungs, and the heart. New research shows that decades of sustained activity can also train the immune system, enhancing how immune cells respond to threats. In a study focused on older adults with a history of endurance training,…