FITNESS

Advertisement
Jul 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Garmin and Google Team Up: What's In and What's Out for Health Data Sharing

Garmin smartwatches are known for their top-notch fitness tracking. But until recently, they couldn't share data with Google's Health Connect. That's changing, but not everything will be shared. Google announced in May 2025 that Garmin would soon support Health Connect. They promised it would be re

reading time less than a minute
Jun 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Fitness Summaries: Are They Really Helpful?

Fitness apps are now packed with AI summaries. These summaries are supposed to make sense of all the data collected from wearables. But do they really help? Take Strava's Athlete Intelligence, for example. It takes workout data and tries to explain it in simple terms. Whoop has Whoop Coach, which g

reading time less than a minute
Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Fitness Habits: The Secret Weapon for ROTC Cadets

The U. S. Army is serious about keeping its soldiers fit. They've introduced the Holistic Health and Fitness system and the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) to assess soldiers' overall health. But what about the habits that contribute to this fitness? Things like eating right, sleeping well, and stay

reading time less than a minute
Jun 25 2025CRIME

Fitness Influencer Faces Legal Trouble After Rogan Challenge

Brian Johnson, better known as the "Liver King, " found himself in hot water after posting a series of threatening videos aimed at Joe Rogan. The Austin Police Department stepped in, arresting Johnson after he announced plans to travel to Austin, where Rogan resides, and issued a direct challenge to

reading time less than a minute
Jun 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Sleep, Run, Repeat: Galaxy Watch's New Tools for a Healthier You

The latest Galaxy Watch is stepping up its game with new features. These tools are designed to help users build healthier habits, focusing on sleep, heart health, fitness, and nutrition. The goal is to make small changes that add up to big improvements over time. The new features include Bedtime Gu

reading time less than a minute
Jun 08 2025HEALTH

Breast Cancer Survivors and Exercise: What Works Best for Heart Health?

Breast cancer survivors face a tough challenge. They must deal with the risk of heart disease. This is a side effect of cancer treatments. Exercise is a big help. It boosts heart health and lung function. But what type of exercise is best? This is where things get tricky. Different studies show diff

reading time less than a minute
Jun 08 2025HEALTH

Gentle Strength: The Workout for Aging Gracefully

The quest for a workout that promotes long-term health and mobility led to the discovery of Essentrics. This type of exercise focuses on eccentric muscle contractions, which lengthen muscles under tension. The result is a method that builds strength without the strain of traditional workouts. Essent

reading time less than a minute
Jun 06 2025POLITICS

The Political Tug-of-War Over Biden's Health

The political scene is heating up with a new twist. A key lawmaker has taken a bold step by summoning the former President Joe Biden's personal doctor for a formal interview. This move is part of a broader investigation into Biden's mental state and overall health. The lawmaker, James Comer, is n

reading time less than a minute
Jun 05 2025HEALTH

Personalized Workouts and Guidance: A Game Changer for People with Neuromuscular Diseases?

The world of physical fitness for people with neuromuscular diseases (NMDs) is not well understood. There is not much solid evidence to support the idea that aerobic exercise can significantly boost their physical fitness. This is where a recent study comes in. It looked at how combining personalize

reading time less than a minute
Jun 03 2025HEALTH

Exercise and Diabetes: How Long You've Had It Matters

People with type 2 diabetes often hear about the benefits of exercise. But does the length of time someone has had diabetes affect how their body responds to exercise? A recent study looked into this question. It focused on a substance called irisin. Irisin is a protein that the body produces dur

reading time less than a minute