“We think the hormones released as part of the body’s response to strength training lead to the improvement in memory,” says study author Lisa Weinberg. “Best of all, it doesn’t have to be a long workout—even a relatively short one had an effect.” Although this study tested participants who exercisedonly once, other research (including longterm intervention studies) suggest that more is better, so keep up your regular workouts to maximize results. —Diana Kelly
The Hidden Danger of Winter Weight Gain
Those few pounds you put on over the holidays might be doing more harm than you think. A new study found even a small amount of extra weight can raise blood pressure levels and affect cardiovascular health. The study, presented at the most recent American Heart Association’s High Blood Pressure Research Scientific Sessions, showed that even a 5% increase in body weight due to excess eating leads to a 4mmHg increase in blood pressure in lean, healthy individuals. (For a 130-pound woman, a 5% increase in body weight would be 6.5 pounds.) The increase in blood pressure was specifically related to increments in deep belly (visceral) fat. “Even a few extra pounds can contribute to an increase in blood pressure if the fat accumulated is predominantly inside the abdomen,” says lead author Naima Covassin, Ph.D., a research fellow at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. —DK
PROTECT AGAINST GYM STINK
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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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ALWYN UYS
What if your life changed in a split second? We always think that it will never happen to us. But to Alwyn Uys it did. A car accident at the age of 24 left him paralysed from the chest down. Alwyn gives HERS some brutally honest insight into his journey to become a Paralympic Gold Medallist.
HOLDING THE MIDDLE GROUND
The M135i feels like a good movie with a sad ending
THE ULTIMATE PRESCRIPTION FOR A FULFILLING LIFE!
Relocate to Costa del Sol
For the love of HEALTHY LIVING
Izelle Hoffman is SA's newest rising star in the culinary industry and although she never formally trained as a chef, growing up in a household where great food was always a comfort and source of nourishment, it seemed like a natural progression for her to take inspiration from the dishes she grew up with turning them into a modern, playful and healthy experience.
WEIGHTLIFTER'S GUIDE TO VEGETARIAN CLEAN EATING
Think going meatless means you lose all of the lean muscle you’ve sculpted? Guess again: A balanced vegetarian diet allows athletes to get all the protein they need without sacrifi cing results. Here’s how.
HERBAL HYPE OR HELPFUL?
Exploring the Role of Supplements in Vascular Wellness
THE BEGINNER'S ESSENTIAL SUPPLEMENTS GUIDE
Confused about which supplements can help you shed fat, increase performance, and feel healthier? We take a look at a few fundamentals that every fit woman should include in her stockpile.
15-Minute Fat Burners
Give your metabolism a boost on even your busiest days with these high-intensity conditioning plans
20 MINUTE FAT BLASTER
Even on days when you’re pressed for time, this quick plyo routine will have you firing up calories, building muscle, and boosting your metabolism.
Mind Your Fitness
Use these proven motivational techniques to power through your toughest workouts and stick to the strictest of diets—no matter how hectic your schedule gets