Getting Active Slows Your Cells Aging

Jessica Caterini, B.Sc (Hons), M.Sc. We know that exercise provides a host of benefits to our bodies by improving the function of our heart and lungs as well as improving our muscle strength. But what if there was an ‘anti-aging’ effect that exercise could have on our DNA? Scientists have discovered structures protecting the end

Motivation to Exercise

Get Motivation to Exercise: Rats Do It, You Can Too

Author: Julia C. Basso, PhD Affiliation: Post-doctoral Research Associate at New York University, Center for Neural Science As the holidays approach, it is sometimes difficult to find the time and motivation to work out.  There are so many things to be doing like buying gifts for kids and grandkids and getting prepared for big holiday

Music and Workouts

Why Music Motivates a Workout

Sara Thompson, MSc, Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, Human Physiology Research Unit, University of Toronto In recent FTG articles, we’ve discussed how sprint training can help prevent and treat ailments that are prevalent in the aging population, such as osteoporosis, type 2 diabetes, and cognitive decline. While this is valuable information, it might be