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BMI and waist circumference are not only risk factors for heart disease. This hidden fat may be more important

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BMI and waist circumference are not only risk factors for heart disease. This hidden fat may be more important
20
Jan

For years, health experts have debated whether body mass index (BMI) is the best measure of a person’s health. Although waist circumference has been considered a key predictor of heart disease, a recent study shows that neither BMI nor waist measurement is a definitive predictor. Instead, a hidden factor, intermuscular fat, the fat stored in […]

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Tendons play an important role in our health and fitness – here’s how to keep them strong

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Tendons play an important role in our health and fitness – here’s how to keep them strong
22
Nov

When it comes to physical fitness, most workouts focus on building muscle strength and definition. But our muscles are not the only structures in our body that help us lift, run, and perform most of our daily tasks. Our tendons are a crucial but overlooked part of our musculoskeletal system – they play just as […]

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Why it’s important to take a week off from the gym every now and then – the science behind ‘deload weeks’

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Why it’s important to take a week off from the gym every now and then – the science behind ‘deload weeks’
20
Nov

If you were to think about the key to getting fit, you would probably imagine that you need to spend a lot of time at the gym. But many influencers say so take up time from the gym every six to eight weeks – known as “deload week” – is actually the key to improving […]

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