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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High-Speed Resistance Training

Sara Thompson – M.Sc. in Exercise Science High-speed resistance training (HSRT) is a relatively new approach to combat ailments associated with aging such as decreased muscle strength, decreased functional performance, and decreased quality of life. HSRT, which consists of fast, explosive movements, might be more effective than the more conventional low-speed resistance training in improving

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Fat-Burning Exercise May Be The Key To Make Us Smarter

Julia Basso – PhD I am intrigued by the body-brain connection. As a result, I  am constantly thinking about how all of the physiological things that happen in our body — from exercise like fat-burning and muscle building, to exercise-induced improvements in cognitive functioning.  Growth Factors Previously, one piece of the puzzle I wrote about

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Exercise Helps Individuals With Autism

Julia Basso – PhD Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that typically emerges before the age of 3.  ASD is characterized by a variety of symptoms including impaired social interactions, problems with communication, and engagement in repetitive behaviors.  Other issues that can co-occur with ASD include depression, anxiety, difficulties in emotional regulation, and

Exercise and Digestive Health

Julia Basso – PhD Dr. Shawn Khodadadian of Manhattan Gastroenterology writes that, “Exercise and digestion are mutually exclusive.”  When you exercise, blood travels to your muscles and lungs (where it is needed) and away from the stomach and intestines.  Therefore, digestion is slowed down during exercise.  This is why eating a large meal, high in

Sitting Disease – The New Smoking

Evan Stevens Based on a talk by Pete Lemon at Take Control of Your Health/Wellness – Exercise Nutrition Symposium, University of Western Ontario The irony of the first talk was not lost on many who attended; the opening lecture of an eight hour day was all about how sitting for prolonged periods was just as

Managing Chronic Pain

Manage Chronic Pain with Exercise

 Julia Basso, PhD Chronic pain is a serious and debilitating condition for many people. It affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined (American Academy of Pain Medicine).  An initial incident such as a broken bone or physical injury, surgery, infection, or traumatic brain injury can initiate chronic pain. Or, it may be a

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Exercise is Contagious – And Your Ego Drives It

Evan Stevens At Forever Fit Science we’ve previously discussed the benefits of working out in groups. The most recent article, published by Catherine O’Brien, simply titled “Improve Pace by Running With Others,” looked at how running with a group actually improved running performance in a time-trial situation. Now, this is great news for anyone looking

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Exercise Your Way to Happiness

Contributed by Julia C. Basso, Post-doctoral Research Associate at the Center for Neural Science and New York University On a daily basis, we all strive to some extent to be happy, to feel happy, or to make ourselves happier.  No one enjoys feeling sad or depressed.  Fortunately, we can add things to our daily regimen of activities

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How Personality Affects Workout Habits

Catherine O’Brien Twice a week I switch out my upbeat running playlist for a podcast. Some podcasts cover news and politics; others report episodically on the investigation of a crime. While I have a full arsenal of podcasts at my fingertips now, it all began when I got hooked on Gretchen Rubin’s podcast “Happier”. They

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Exercise Now To Handle Stressful Situations Later

Catherine O’Brien Every day we encounter stressful situations. Whether it be a presentation to a supervisor at work, a particularly challenging exam, or an uncomfortable conversation with a friend or loved one, stressful situations surround us in all domains of life. There has been extensive research on the role of stress is in causing cardiovascular

Lengthen Healthspan Through Exercise

Julia Basso – PhD Youth is a sought after thing.  Doctors, scientists, and many others among us are actively seeking the elusive fountain of youth.  The ultimate question is:  how do we keep our bodies and minds young?  One of my favorite movies, Death Becomes Her, stars Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn.  In it, these

A Midday Cardio Session May Make You A Better Worker

Catherine O’Brien Author Catherine O’Brien and co-workers at lunchtime boxing class! The lunchtime workout is becoming more and more popular. Many people are foregoing the trip to the salad bar or sandwich shop and instead opting to eat on the run or at their desk so they can squeeze in a midday sweat session. Most