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Walk into a gym or fitness center and somewhere a person will see what appears to be a cannonball with a handle. What is this device doing in a place people go to become healthier? Assisting them with cardio performance, strength, and balance, that’s what. The kettlebell is a powerful piece of fitness equipment, one that can make the body stronger, leaner, and healthier with a few simple swings.

Many think once they’re at risk for osteoporosis they should reduce the amount of exercise they do to compensate for brittle bones. But the opposite is actually true. A study done by the Department of Sport and Health Sciences at a Finland University determined that women at risk for osteoarthritis can safely carry out progressive low-impact to high-impact physical activity programs if they desire, and maintaining activity can actually delay bone degeneration and improve physical function.

Yoga is a form of exercise that has been growing in popularity for the past decade, and studios across the country have been expanding on the types of yoga programs they offer. One of the more popular styles is hot yoga, which is done in a high-temperature room with high levels of humidity with the aim of improving breathing and mobility as well.

Does the clothing we wear on a daily basis have an effect on the way people think and act? According to a study done in 2012, the answer is yes. Researchers who conducted the study came up with the term “enclothed cognition” to describe the various mental changes a person undergoes when wearing certain styles of clothing.

Worried about the effects of a short-term break form a workout program, or a short-term stray from a regular diet? A new study from the Journal of Physiology has determined that a daily bout of physical activitiy can counter the effects of the aforementioned lapses in control.

As we close out 2013 and move onto a new year, we run into plenty of speculation as to what types of fitness, diet, and lifestyle trends will be popular and effective in the coming year. To keep up-to-date, here are a few fitness trends that are expected to grow in popularity during the coming New Year.

UC Irvine scientists have recently found that a diet high in fat affects the molecular mechanism which controls the body’s internal clock that helps regulate metabolic functions and circadian rhythm. A disruption in either of these rhythms can contribute to metabolic distress, diabetes, high blood pressure and even diabetes.

The human body is a complex mystery, and scientists are constantly learning new things about all the systems, muscles, and organs that work together to keep us healthy. We, also, are constantly learning things about our own bodies, and to keep informed about how the body works, here are a few things about muscles most people are unaware of.

Despite numerous studies and reports that physical activity plays an important role in staying healthy, it’s been recently discovered that older women spend up to two-thirds of their daytime being sedentary.

To recover from a workout, the body requires both carbohydrates and protein. While it’s always best to consume natural sources for both, one of the most popular replenishment techniques is a protein shake. But many have a wide range of questions regarding when they should consume protein, and how beneficial it is to their workout regimen?