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Grab your sneakers and tighten those laces — the Presidential Fitness Test is back. President Donald Trump revived the decades-old exam for public schoolchildren this week, calling it “an important step in our mission to make America healthy again.” “My administration is working very hard to defend America’s cherished athletic traditions and pass our values of excellence and competitiveness to the next generation,” he said at an Oval Office ceremony Tuesday, surrounded by children and professional athletes. The original exam required participants to run a mile, complete as many situps as possible in 60 seconds, perform pullups or pushups for…
Ever get so mad you could just… run a mile? Anger can be fiery fuel for a serious sweat session — and that exercise, in turn, can help blow off some steam, culminating in both a serotonin rush and a freeing release of tension. That’s the idea behind rage workouts, which fans say do double duty to keep both your mental health and muscles in shape. People are doing “rage workouts,” where they don’t just exercise — they work through their anger. Kim Day Training Pummeling a punching bag just hits different For Patricia Paden, the Rage Room HIIT class…
A popular gym supplement could be doing squat. While some supplements have scientifically-backed benefits, not all do the heavy lifting they claim to by building muscle, enhancing power output and boosting brain performance. And the impacts of one especially popular addition to any gym-goer’s routine actually depend on three major factors. Despite its safety and popularity in the gym, one supplements effectiveness has limitations based on three major factors. Oleksandr – stock.adobe.com A naturally occurring substance in muscle cells, creatine is found in foods like red meat, fish and poultry, though many take it as a supplement. However, research published…
Your adult race destiny may be determined at birth. Ultra-endurance events have surged in popularity, with more than 150,000 North Americans racing ultramarathons (a distance longer than the standard 26.2-mile marathon) last year. And while these hardcore events can prematurely age vital parts of the body, one factor may shape how the body responds to extreme endurance exercise long before adulthood. A biological limit that surfaces in ultra-endurance events may be determined long before adulthood at birth. Michael Nigro for NY Post Scientists believe humans were made to run long distances, citing evolution during the hunter-gatherer days. However, endurance events…
Got a little time to kill? Here’s how to put it to good use. A team of Japanese researchers has designed a daily workout routine that studies suggest can improve posture, flexibility, balance and agility — and it only takes 10 minutes. Best of all, you don’t have to wobble on a foam roller or attempt a one-legged balancing act. In fact, the regimen may even win over those who usually avoid exercise altogether. Four simple exercises can improve your stability and flexibility in just two weeks. contrastwerkstatt – stock.adobe.com That’s because the routine is built around four exercises done…
Run, Sébastien, run! During his Major League Soccer career, Sébastien Le Toux built his reputation on relentless endurance, routinely covering more ground than younger teammates and opponents. “I was not strong, I’m pretty skinny, and I don’t really like physical contact, but running was something that I could do for an entire game,” the former Philadelphia Union player, 42, told The Post. “By the end, everyone was tired, but I was still able to run.” Sébastien Le Toux is a French retired professional soccer player. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images That stamina wasn’t forged solely on the pitch. Instead, Le…
One of the most common sports injuries is increasingly affecting young women at alarming rates. Teen girls are bearing the brunt of injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knees, experiencing up to eight times the rate of injury compared to their male counterparts. So why are young female athletes suffering these setbacks, even while playing the same sports? Teen girls are bearing the brunt of injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knees. Experts have theories to explain why. vallejo123 – stock.adobe.com One of the most devastating injuries for athletes, from Lindsey Vonn to Patrick…
Between a rock-hard body and a soft place. Lifting weights has been shown to strengthen muscles, boost brain health and lower the risk of several health conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. While pumping iron can build sturdy muscles, some moves may cause other areas of the body to go soft. While lifting weights has numerous health benefits, some exercises can be detrimental to performance in the bedroom. Xalanx – stock.adobe.com Pelvic floor muscles keep your core stable, hold organs in place and help with basic bodily functions — but overworking them can lead to chronic tightness and eventually,…
When Elizabeth Arnold and her daughter visited Greece from Denver, Colorado, in August 2021, it wasn’t to sunbathe on a beach in Mykonos or take in the ruins of Athens. Their sightseeing looked pretty different from that of the typical tourist as they ran along a coastal trail in Kastro, on the island of Sifnos, pausing to take in the sound of a piano from a nearby window, inhale the scent of crushed eucalyptus leaves or dip their feet in the ocean. For Arnold, a longtime runner and senior retreat leader of Run Wild Retreats, travel and running are inseparable…
Walk this way to a longer and healthier life. For years, 10,000 steps has been the magical number promoted by fitness trackers and health apps for daily activity. You may need even less than that — a mere 20 minutes a day could bring positive health effects and more. Walking has plenty of health benefits, and we may only need 20 minutes to reap them. Forget 10,000 steps. Studio Romantic – stock.adobe.com “Walking enhances blood circulation, which improves overall blood flow,” certified personal trainer Allison Goldsmith recently told Parade. “It also helps regulate blood pressure and decreases stress on the arteries.”…