Exercise Science

We are committed to providing the science behind the exercise! At ForeverFitScience we detail the “why” for any exercise, workout, nutrition or health benefit, covering the popular to the obscure. There is a reason why some things become popular and how certain programs are more effective.sprinting form

We break down the technical speak for it all to make it accessible for our readers. Exercise Science isn’t only for elite athletes and we make sure our health articles contain wisdom that will benefit athletes of all levels.

Applying Exercise Science to Daily Life

We hope that you take these scientific findings and apply them to your daily life. We have articles on nutrition, stress reduction, muscle recovery, disease prevention, athletic performance, and more.

The articles are all backed by recent scientific research. Stay tuned for more article as we are always watching the latest exercise science research.

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What Is The Fascia And Why Does It Matter?

Ryan Cross, B.A. Hons (Kin), MScPT, FCAMPT Registered Physiotherapist in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada For as much as we know about how the body works, there are still mysteries when it comes to anatomy and body functions. The fascia is one area of functional anatomy that is not well understood and is sometimes overlooked.  The fascia

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Factors That Determine Long-Term Fitness Success

A Review by Alyssa Bialowas Public health interventions aim to change the behavior of an individual and promote positive change in a holistic approach to health. Health interventions are used in many stages of an individual’s path to health, with an increased focus on the prevention stage to offset disease. Fitness/Health behavior change in aging

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The Evolution Of Exercise Prescription In Bone Health

Dr. Sarah West In September 2017, I had the pleasure of attending one of my favourite international conferences: The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASMBR).  This annual meeting brings together the best researchers in the area of bone health, and the most cutting edge research results via a four day intensive conference.  There

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Exercise Recommendations For Irritable Bowel Diseases

Gillian White, MSc, Ph.D. (Candidate), University of Toronto, Graduate Department of Exercise Sciences Irritable Bowel Diseases (IBD) include ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s Disease (CD) and are autoimmune diseases characterized by chronic inflammation of the lining of the gastrointestinal system. UC affects the lining of the large intestine in which chronic inflammation can cause sores

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The Brain Effect – Intervals Vs Endurance (Part 5)

Evan Stevens At Forever Fit Science we’ve received a lot of feedback regarding exercise and brain health. Is there a difference between HIIT (shorter, highly strenuous bursts of activity separated by periods of low intensity or rest) and CEE (continuous bout of exercise without a break interval and can be performed at low, moderate, or high

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Keep Moving – Aerobic Exercise Increases College GPAs

Julia C. Basso, PhD Reporting from the 2017 Annual Society for Neuroscience Meeting (Basso JC, Crosta C, Raskin M, Wang A, Kadakia D, Choi J, Milburn E, Trivedi R, Suzuki WA) Long-term aerobic exercise enhances mood state and improves a range of cognitive functions including attention, information processing speed and both short- and long-term memory. Though

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Success Factors for Olympic Cross-Country Skiing

Alyssa Bialowas Introduction On a mission to find best-practice training programs for both sprint and distance cross-country skiing, I came across research from Norway and Sweden that reappraised success factors for Olympic cross-country skiing. Cross-country skiing has been an event in the Olympics since the first winter games Olympics in France in 1924. Due to

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Eccentric Exercise & Antioxidant Supplementation

Alyssa Bialowas Eccentric exercise is defined as the lengthening of the muscle while contracting, or opposing action that shortens the muscle. Slowing down the elongation of the muscle process is said to lead to an ability to build stronger muscles. Furthermore, it advances the process of muscle repair and increases metabolic rate. It is also

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Exercise Affects Symptoms Of OCD

Catherine O’Brien Throughout my research, one theme has continued to emerge: exercise has powerful effects that can be used for treatment of various psychological impairments. While my current research focuses largely on healthy populations, I am most interested in the therapeutic effects exercise can offer individuals with clinical diagnoses and challenges. As such, I am

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Exercise & Celiac Disease

Julia C. Basso, PhD Eating gluten free seems to be in fashion at the moment. You can find gluten free foods at almost every super market these days. However, for some gluten free is not just a fad but a necessity.  What is Celiac Disease? Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder, and when people with

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The Power Of Music During Exercise

Catherine O’Brien Good music can be a significant motivating factor during exercise. In my experience, a good playlist boosts excitement and energy throughout my workout.  I love pairing my music to match my workout and intensity whether it be a fast paced pop playlist paired with a HIIT circuit, an upbeat country playlist paired with

Get in the Zone: Heart Rate Monitoring

Dayton Kelley The Fast Twitch Grandma readers are well-informed individuals after having explored our website. Our readers know that exercise offers a bounty of physical and mental benefits including extended life expectancy (Lee, et al., 2012). They understand that reaching these advantages can be done in a variety of ways: long distance endurance training, strength