training

Resistance exercise training associated with reduced depressive symptoms in young adults

by
Resistance exercise training associated with reduced depressive symptoms in young adults

Young adults who participated in a resistance exercise training program saw significant reductions in depressive symptoms, according to a new study published in the journal Psychiatric Research. The study results are particularly noteworthy because they indicate that even relatively brief participation in resistance training can lead to noticeable improvements in mood for both men and … Read more

New insights into how muscles change during resistance training

by
New insights into how muscles change during resistance training

Muscles adapt to resistance training, thus becoming more efficient and resistant. Credit: Pixabay The more we exercise our resistance, the fitter we become and so do our muscles. They adapt to the load and are able to perform better over a longer period of time. A research team from the University of Basel has now … Read more

Is the Perceived Effort Rating the training metric you’ve been missing?

by
Is the Perceived Effort Rating the training metric you've been missing?

Cyclists have more training data at their fingertips than ever before, as well as an increasingly complex web of information about how to use that data, but is Perceived Exertion Rating the gadget-free metric you’ve been missing? Just under 50 years ago, Polar developed the first heart rate monitor for training use, opening up data-driven … Read more

You’re probably already practicing this effective training style without realizing it.

by
You're probably already practicing this effective training style without realizing it.

When you’re rollerblading in a busy park, walking through a mountainous forest, or walking down the street with your squirrel-chasing puppy, you’ll probably notice your heart beating faster than usual. These activities feel more like leisure than serious exercise. But in reality, you’re doing zone 2 cardio training, a type of steady-state aerobic training that’s … Read more