WALKING DOWN THE STAIRS: AN EFFECTIVE FORM OF EXERCISE

This article describes descending stair walking as an inexpensive and easily accessible method of moderate-load eccentric exercise, and its effects on health, functional capacity and body composition.
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EXERCISE, ECTOPIC FAT AND MITOCHONDRIAL HEALTH

Can physical activity prevent the age-related ectopic fat accumulation and decline in mitochondrial function or at least mitigate the negative effects of an unfavourable body composition?
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AEROBIC OR ANAEROBIC EXERCISE FOR LONGEVITY?

In this article we try to explain what is optimal for our health and longevity, aerobic or anaerobic exercise.
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PROTEIN: IS THE RECOMMENDED INTAKE ENOUGH?

How much protein should we consume per day? What is the Recommended Daily Intake of protein, is it really enough and most importantly, what are the negative health effects of protein overconsumption?
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HIGH AND LOW INTENSITY AEROBIC EXERCISE: WHICH ONE IS SUPERIOR

Which type of aerobic exercise is superior? High-intensity interval training (HIIT) or moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT)? Time to bust another myth!

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CARDIORESPIRATORY AND METABOLIC HEALTH

In this article we will look at how your heart rate affects your metabolic health, regardless of other factors.

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DO I HAVE TO RUN TO HAVE CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS?

You don't have to run marathons or spend half your life on the treadmill at the gym to have cardiorespiratory fitness. In this article we debunk the biggest myth in the history of health and nutrition!

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