Fitness

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Ability to lift weights quickly can mean a longer life

Prolong your life by increasing your muscle power. That’s the main message of a new study. ‘Rising from a chair in old age and kicking a ball depend more on muscle power than muscle strength, yet most weight bearing exercise focuses on the latter,’ said a study author. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on April 12, 2019

Move more to live longer

Improving fitness doesn’t require doing activities you don’t like. The largest study to date of cardiorespiratory fitness in healthy people found that moving more is linked to living longer, regardless of age, sex, and starting fitness level. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on April 12, 2019

Chronic diseases restrict the mobility of older people — often unconsciously

Chronic diseases are a key factor limiting the mobility of older people. Usually individuals are conscious of their condition in the case of an acute musculoskeletal disorder that causes pain or functional limitations. However, if the condition has progressed slowly, the gradual restriction of mobility often goes unnoticed. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on April 11, 2019