Jack LaLanne Day

Jack LaLanne Day is September 26! An International Day of Health. 🦾 Affirm your commitment to better health by doing something positive & challenging related to physical fitness, nutrition, or health in general. "You make it happen!" ☞ jllday.org

If you want to create a healthy low back, do this: Bird dogs help spinal stability. McGill crunches improves core stability. Side planks strengthens the obliques and hips. Hip thrusts strengthen your glutes. Pair these with walking and your low back will thank you.

"15 Minute Challenge increased physical activity levels & improved self-reported health outcomes... The high satisfaction rates & health improvements highlight potential of workplace wellness programs to combat sedentary behavior & promote a healthier, more active lifestyle."🏃🏼‍♀️💪🏼

This review provides an overview of the most recent evidence on exercise, nutrition, and electrical muscle stimulation as strategies to prevent the onset and progression of sarcopenia and discusses their effectiveness and limitations.

Exercise is an antidepressant. A new meta-analysis of 26 randomized controlled studies found that both aerobic and resistance training significantly reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety, often rivaling standard treatments like medication and therapy. Although both modes were beneficial, aerobic exercise had a slightly greater impact on depression, while resistance training showed a modest edge for anxiety. Many of the included studies didn't even meet the minimum weekly physical activity recommendations for aerobic or resistance exercise, and even then, reduced depressive and anxiety symptoms significantly. For those with depression or anxiety, movement is powerful medicine. And the dose needed might be smaller than you think.

The brain is the master regulator of food intake and energy balance. A brilliant new @CellCellPress review, including the mechanism of GLP-1 drugs, by @ClemmensenC and colleagues, open-access cell.com/cell/fulltext/…

"Hyperpalatability, energy density, nutrient composition & appearance of ultra processed foods (UPF) might disrupt satiety signaling & encourage overconsumption. Processing also increases the % of calories consumed that are absorbed into the body rather than excreted." #obesity

Muscle mass predicts lifespan better than BMI or weight - so get moving and get lifting

Time for a movement snack! Take your pick (lower/upper body): 🥪 10 bodyweight squats 🥪 10 pushups 🥪 10 lateral leg lifts 🥪 10 side bends 🥪 10 lunges (fwd, rev, side) 🥪 10 forward hinges (good mornings) 🥪 10 step-ups (box, stair, chair) 🥪 3 sun salutations 🥪 3 burpees

A study found that with every 10% increase in muscle mass, there was an 11% reduction in insulin resistance and a 12% drop in #prediabetes. Strength training does more than make you fitter and stronger; it helps with blood sugar control. #diabetes #health buff.ly/3X9CPap

1/ Good health predicts happiness. Those who took care of their bodies lived 10 years longer. • Regular exercise • Avoiding alcohol abuse • Healthy weight Health shapes your happiness.

Tonight (Sun Apr 6) is last chance to get T-shirt when you sign up for the 2025 Move'n'Groove 5K walk/run or kids-only race! Also a small price bump on 4/7. No shirts after 4/6, but maybe some at event 👕 Head over to MovenGroove.org now for a sign-up link! #AlbanyCA

“Key findings show how cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) mediates the neuroprotective effects of exercise via mechanisms such as improved cerebral blood flow, reduced inflammation, and enhanced neuroplasticity.” ($ paywall) #enduranceExercise #dementia #brain #ageing #aging

Of >105,000 participants with 30-year follow-up, only 9.3% achieved healthy aging (age 70, w/o any chronic diseases). Their diet was significantly associated with this outcome🧵 @NatureMedicine

Vamos! This is savage! What an inspiration!!!

How does exercise and fitness promote healthy brain aging? An outstanding, comprehensive review @TheLancet reduced neuroinflammmation, preserves blood-brain-barrier, neurogenesis, role of exerkines, and much more thelancet.com/journals/lance… @AtefeTari @UWisloff @CERG_NTNU @NTNU

The spread of health misinformation and disinformation poses a serious threat to public health. How can we respond to the danger and combat the tide of misinformation and disinformation to protect public health? Find out more in our latest Editorial: hubs.li/Q032YWZ40

Are we getting healthier? Sir John Curtice and Rachel Wolf discuss the state of Britain's health and the long term trends impacting the nation with prof Neil Ferguson 👇 tortoisemedia.com/audio/the-doct…

“weak glutes were causing a domino chain of damage… To compensate for the glutes’ infirmity, my ankles, knees, hips, shoulders & arms had to thrash madly, taking on vast and uneven amounts of pressure, often far more than they were structurally fit to bear” #gluteAmnesia 🍑

#4 - Basic Blood Test Look for These Biomarkers: Fasting Glucose: This is like checking the sugar in your blood when you haven't eaten for a while. It's important because too much sugar can lead to diabetes. Hemoglobin A1c: Think of this as a "sugar memory" test. It shows how much sugar has been in your blood over the last three months. It's like getting a report card for how well you've managed your blood sugar. Fasting Insulin: This test checks how well your body handles sugar. If it's too high, your body might be working overtime to deal with sugar, which isn't good. Triglycerides: These are fats in your blood. Having too many can clog up your arteries, kind of like how grease clogs pipes. HDL Cholesterol: This is known as "good" cholesterol. It's like a cleanup crew for your blood vessels, helping to clear them. Apolipoprotein B: This measures the "bad" cholesterol particles in your blood. Too many of these can lead to heart problems. C-Reactive Protein: This checks for inflammation in the body. High levels might mean the body is fighting something it shouldn't. These tests help you see how healthy you are and if you need to change your diet or lifestyle to stay healthy.

Full Radio Taiso sequence video 👉 youtu.be/0xfDmrcI7OI?si… - via @TheJapanSociety “Radio calisthenics” originated in the USA and brought to Japan in the 1920s: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_cal… #RadioTaiso #CommunityFitness #MetLife #Health #Wellbeing