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“High-intensity interval training, often referred to as HIIT, is a popular form of vigorous exercise involving short bursts of intense aerobic exercise interspersed with periods of rest or lower-intensity exercise.”

“They found similar effects for aerobic and strength training activities, with men reaching their peak benefit from three roughly half-hour sessions per week and women gaining the same benefit from about one strength-training session per week.”

“An easy take-home message: Aerobic exercise at 70 to 80 percent of maximum heart rate for 40 minutes or more may be critical for boosting brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) – a growth factor that controls and promotes the growth of new neurons.”

“Heat exposure might support muscle health in other ways, but it doesn't appear to be a replacement for resistance or aerobic exercise. Learn more about the benefits of heat exposure in Aliquot #96: Thermal Stress, Part I: The Science Behind Heat Stress and its Positive Effects on Health.”

“The benefits of physical activity, especially aerobic exercise such as running, swimming, or cycling, have positive effects on brain health and function. A recent review suggests that yoga has similar effects on the brain.”

“Estimates suggest that 60 percent of outdoor and 64 percent of indoor athletes may have insufficient vitamin D levels (defined as less than 30 ng/ml), which may impair aerobic capacity and muscle recovery.”

“Half of the participants received a daily serving of a protein-enriched soup (providing 24 to 30 grams of protein) and engaged in one hour of group exercise (aerobic and resistance) each week for 12 weeks.”

“After young men consumed freeze-dried wild blueberries for two weeks, their fat oxidation rates during exercise increased by more than 43 percent. During exercise, fats and carbohydrates undergo oxidation, providing fuel for contracting muscles.”

“The study participants were between the ages of 50 and 80 years. The average duration of the studies was 12 weeks and included a variety of exercise protocols, including aquatic exercise, strength training, aerobic training, and tai chi, performed two to three times per week.”

“About half of the participants engaged in a supervised fitness program and took a nutritional supplement; the remainder engaged in the fitness program but took a placebo. The fitness program included resistance, aerobic, flexibility, and core strength exercises and lasted 45 minutes per session, five times per week, for 12 weeks.”