(Natural News) Just the other day, CrossFit Inc. made a bold public announcement that it will no longer be using either Facebook or Instagram (owned by Facebook) due to rampant social media censorship of free speech, which includes freedom of health speech. In case you missed it, CrossFit is among the latest casualties in Big […]

(Natural News) Amid escalating online censorship, the high-intensity workout company CrossFit has announced that enough is enough. Instead of bending over backwards and accepting all of the social media tyranny taking place these days, CrossFit has come out in condemnation of Mark Zuckerberg and his two digital babies, Facebook and the acquired Instagram, both of […]

(Natural News) When you think of a gym, do you think of sweaty people struggling to breathe? Despite what the media may tell you, exercise does not have to be synonymous with suffering. More importantly, it is indeed possible to overtrain or push yourself too hard — especially if you’re trying to follow in the […]

(Natural News) According to statistics from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), conducted between 2013 and 2014, more than two in three American adults are considered to be either overweight or obese. Being overweight means carrying more weight than would be average for someone of a certain height and age, while obesity means […]

(Natural News) Teens may want to consider building their muscles not only for aesthetics but also for health reasons. Researchers from Hallym University College of Medicine in South Korea found in their study that teens with low muscle mass were more likely to develop metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors that […]

(Natural News) Soft-cushioned running shoes were advertised to be safer and more comfortable for athletes. But a recent study warned that such footwear might make legs stiffer, and the resulting increase in impact loading may make it much more likely for the foot to get injured. The study evaluated a small group of physically active young men who […]

(Natural News) erDesk jobs require employees to sit in front of their computers for long hours. However, sitting for long periods can increase a person’s risk of diseases. As a preventive method, research recommends cycling workstations. A systematic review published in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine found that cycling workstations may be healthier than standing […]

(Natural News) People who are overweight are often advised to exercise to lose weight. Now, a study finds that this not only aids in weight loss but also in improving insulin sensitivity. The paper, published in the journal Experimental Physiology, suggests a six-week short duration, high-intensity exercise training program to significantly improve insulin sensitivity, as well as muscle size […]

(Natural News) Physical exercise is not just good for building up muscles and endurance. Studies show that working out also improves your brain in many ways. Many of the positive effects of exercise also extend to the brain. For example, physical activity speeds up the heart rate to deliver more oxygen throughout the body. The brain is […]

(Natural News) A review led by researchers from Drexel University in Philadelphia looked at how dietary protein intake and regular exercise can reduce the risk of muscle loss in older adults. In their article, which was published in Nutrition Research, they compared current recommendations for dietary protein intake and exercise and proffered their suggestions to improve these, based […]