Strength training boosts a key longevity hormone more than aerobic exercise does – so we love ‘em both. No need to have a favorite.
Strength training boosts a key longevity hormone more than aerobic exercise does – so we love ‘em both. No need to have a favorite.
Curious how to make your brain grow and keep it sharp? Stay curious. Do stuff that is physically and mentally novel.
Never “just” walk again. Walking is good. Make it better for brain health. Here are some ideas for how to make walking more fun and enjoyable.
Too Much This; Too Little That. After sitting still all day, we are still somehow too tired to move. Our brains are built for the woods but we live in our ‘hoods.
There is no key to health. There is no most important tire on your car. There are multiple keys to health and attention to all of them is the only way to give yourself the best chance at health.
What often gets you the most excited about fitness is when you find yourself doing something you didn’t set as a goal and weren’t sure was even possible. When you get fitter it happens broadly, making so many little things better that it is impossible to predict what they will be. We have our stated […]
This is fascinating. What’s the best type of exercise? The answer depends on your goals. If the focus is longevity, then a recent study presents some fascinating findings. There are significant differences in longevity based on the type of exercise you do.The total amount of time spent exercising is not as important as we think. […]
I love this time of year. How could you not? Crisp fall air, changing leaves, and Halloween on the way. It’s the only time of year that it is acceptable to decorate with skulls and play heavy music! It’s so much fun. When I began my fitness career, I really struggled with Halloween. It is […]
Exit row seats and emotional service animals gave me an idea for a new airline. On a recent flight, I had an exit row seat. You likely know what this means: the flight attendant will issue the usual statement that you must be willing and able to perform the duties required of an exit row […]
Elephants need only 3-4 hours of sleep a night, while mice sleep 14 hours. Humans are somewhere in the middle, but some of us push it and try to get by on “elephant sleep.” Funtensity is about optimal brain function now and brain fitness later. And sleep is an essential part of achieving that. The […]