Staying active will help you look and feel better. Here you’ll find the latest news on fitness trends, exercise and sports along with professional advice and tips from Activebeat’s own set of fitness experts.
Do you take advantage of the sauna at your gym? Maybe you should, considering the multiple health benefits uncovered by a group of Finnish researchers at the University of Eastern Finland, in Kuopio. The study, which was published in JAMA Internal Medicine, monitored the sauna-going habits of a group of 2,315 middle-aged men and found […]
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It turns out working out at night is better for you than you may think! Reap the following 8 benefits of reserving your workouts for after dark.
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According to statistics from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, heart disease and stroke claim a human life roughly ever 7-minutes. Established in 1958, the Foundation dubbed February “Heart Month,” an opportunity to raise awareness about the risk factors of heart disease and stroke and fundraise to support life-saving cardiovascular research efforts. To mark […]
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While foam rollers can make a serious, positive difference to your body, there are specific techniques to using one. Try out these 10 stretch and release foam roller tips to help you reap the benefits and avoid hurting yourself.
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Motivating yourself to exercise regularly is difficult enough on a good day, now factor in things like cold weather, slippery roads and sidewalks, unclear paths, and limited daylight hours. This is what we have to deal with in the dreaded winter months. It’s no wonder people find it hard to motivate themselves to workout in […]
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