Researchers used gallic acid, an antioxidant found in gallnuts, green tea and other plants, and applied a stretching mechanism to human cartilage cells taken from arthritic knees that mimics the stretching that occurs when walking. The combination not only decreased arthritis inflammation markers in the cells but improved the production of desired proteins normally found in healthy cartilage. While still at an early stage, the findings suggest a new procedure could be developed to treat cartilage cells extracted from a patient to grow a supply of cells or a tissue to be re-implanted.
* This article was originally published here
Saturday, December 18, 2021
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Friday, December 10, 2021
Daily Simple Questions Thread - December 09, 2021
Welcome to the /r/Fitness Daily Simple Questions Thread - Our daily thread to ask about all things fitness. Post your questions here related to your diet and nutrition or your training routine and exercises. Anyone can post a question and the community as a whole is invited and encouraged to provide an answer.
As always, be sure to read the wiki first. Like, all of it. Rule #0 still applies in this thread.
Also, there's a handy search function to your right, and if you didn't know, you can also use Google to search r/Fitness by using the limiter "site:reddit.com/r/fitness" after your search topic.
Other good resources to check first are Exrx.net for exercise-related topics and Examine.com for nutrition and supplement science.
If you are posting a routine critique request, make sure you follow the guidelines for including enough detail.
(Please note: This is not a place for general small talk, chit-chat, jokes, memes, "Dear Diary" type comments, shitposting, or non-fitness questions. It is for fitness questions only, and only those that are serious.)
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* This article was originally published here
Monday, December 6, 2021
How effective is walking?
I have never seen anybody except for obese people talk about walking as exercise on Reddit. I am curious for myself because I am obese (6'2 and 256) and I'm trying to walk an awful lot because I love it, but I don't do much else exercise.
I'm sure other forms of exercise are better for you (running would benefit you in cardio better, and lifting would benefit you in muscle tone better). But surely walking is much better than sitting on the couch.
What physical benefits does walking give you, and what distances are required to achieve any noticeable benefits?
And what are the differences, in terms of physical benefits, between different kinds of walking (pavement vs. rough, flat terrain vs. hiking up a mountain)?
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* This article was originally published here
Sunday, December 5, 2021
How to gain confidence in the gym when I'm the one lifting the least weight?
Whenever I'm in the gym I never see anyone lifting a lighter weight than me, and I always seem to be the smallest looking guy in there.
I'm looking for ways to reduce the gym anxiety and gain confidence so that I can concentrate on my sets rather than the people around me.
Edit: Thank you for all of the great help that you have all provided! As there are so many replies, I can't respond to them all but I will read every comment. Thanks again! :)
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* This article was originally published here
Saturday, December 4, 2021
Banned from Gym sub for giving “inaccurate advice”
Has anyone else experienced this on advice that is backed by science? It was about neck position during a deadlift. I was banned for giving someone advice to keep their neck straight and to look at the ground. I’ve worked in fitness for over 10 years and have never seen anything like this.
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* This article was originally published here
Friday, December 3, 2021
Friday Faves
Hi friends! Happy Friday! How’s the week been? It was a great one over here. I had quite a few calls with 1:1 nutrition clients, a brainstorm session for the new year (SO many fun things on the way!!) and crushed through the ol’ to-do list. I’m looking forward to another holiday party this weekend and getting our Christmas tree. (I can’t believe I was finally converted to Team Real Tree. They smell incredible. There’s nothing like it.) I’d love to hear what you have going on!
If you’re holiday shopping this weekend, just wanted to re-share this year’s gift guides:
For your fitness-loving friend
(I’ll have a last-minute gifts and stocking stuffers guide up soon, too)
Now it’s time for the weekly Friday Faves party. This is where I share some of my favorite finds from the week and around the web, and I love hearing about your faves, too! Please shout out something you’re loving in the comments section below.
(Maisey’s teeth. Always a fave.)
Fashion + beauty:
I ordered a super cute Santa sweater a boutique and when I googled to find it, it’s on Walmart for $26. I paid more than double this, for the exact same thing. Don’t be like me; order it from Walmart or Etsy.
This is my #1 fave on today’s list. I shared a bit about these on IG stories, but I’ve been using Frownies for about a week after being ad targeted for them. I think my phone knows I’m afraid of Botox and sent me this ad. (No judgement if you get and love Botox. 99% of people do, haha. It’s just not for me, right now. Never say never, though, right?)
These things were created in the late 1800s (for real!) and the idea is that it prevents and reduces wrinkles by making a little cast on your face. You may be scrunching your face in your sleep and have no idea. You wet the shiny side, pull your skin taught, and let it dry for a few seconds until it hardens. You sleep with them on and wet to remove in the morning. My crease in between the middle of my eyebrows is GONE in the morning and perfectly smooth!!
The results don’t last all day, but the more you use them, the more it helps to train your face to stay relaxed. Over time, you need to use them less and less often. The reviews online were incredible so I ordered them, and I’m a believer. I can’t wait to see what my results look like after prolonged use. This link will get you $10 off!
This tanning face spray. I ordered this during the Sephora VIB sale and LOVE it. (Heads up that their shipping is very slow right now.) I use their drops as my regular self tanner (I add 4 drops of the dark drops to my body lotion) and love that you can use this light mist after your nighttime moisturizer. The color is perfect – not orange at all – and it doesn’t leave any spots or streaks. 10/10 recommend.
I bought these shoes and they’re GORGEOUS. They’re similar to another brand that’s like $400 and I couldn’t justify it, since I rarely go anywhere that requires heels. Looking for a black wrap dress or a velvet dress to wear with these for Christmas. I just signed up for their referral program, and this link will get you $20 off. (Once you get to the site, just search for Bow Shoes and they’re the first ones that pop up.)
Always love the way this little table turns out:
Health and fitness:
Something special about my favorite sauna blanket: when you order, you get a sauna blanket bag for FREE. Check it out here and use the code FITNESSISTA75 – this is such an awesome promo! I’ve been using the sauna blanket for about a year now and I.love.it. My full review is here.
I recently tried Organifi Harmony after a blog reader told me it tastes like the most delicious and rich hot cocoa. It tases incredible. It’s not too sweet, and the perfect deep cocoa flavor. I add it to warm almond milk and to my smoothies, and it contains many of my favorite adaptogens and hormone-balancing ingredients. When I know I’ll be drinking Harmony later, I cut my morning supplements in half since many of my go-tos are already included here. You can use the code FITNESSISTA for an extra discount, too.
Just for kicks:
Read, watch, listen:
Podcast is now on Spotify! I don’t know why it took me 1800 years to add my feed to this platform, but I finally did it. Cue the confetti! Here’s the link to my latest episode with Natasha Caleel, and you can also find the show on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.
What movies can you watch over and over?
Exercise releases the body’s own cannabis-like substance, which can help reduce inflammation.
Try last week’s barre workout here!
Good eats:
This Christmas charcuterie board looks amazing! If you’re looking for single-serving boards, check out these grazing boxes, too.
The only apple dessert you’ll ever need.
Happy Friday, friends!
xoxo
Gina
PS. Congrats to the winner of this week’s sneaky giveaway, Leah! She’ll be getting a Beautycounter All Bright C serum. My favorite things giveaway will be up soon, so stay tuned!
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* This article was originally published here
Thursday, December 2, 2021
‘Tis the Season for Discipline:
“There is only one type of discipline, perfect discipline.”
-General George S. Patton Jr., United States Army
If you want to stay in shape through the holidays, you have to have the discipline and self-control to not overindulge. One must set parameters to eating to prevent the overconsumption of unhealthy treats and rich foods that circulate the many parties throughout the season. There are constant temptations for tasty foods that are prevalent around this time of year. People often ask me how I stay in shape amid the bombardment of parties and events at this time of year. I set the necessary boundaries and rules with myself.
Indulge one day per week. I simply tell myself that I am only allowed to indulge one day per week. If there are two parties, indulge at one, and make healthy choices at the other. If you set these kinds of rules with yourself, you will successfully limit the damage that can be done if you were to allow yourself to spiral out of control with indulgences. It’s much easier to maintain the rule of “NO” with yourself than if you attend a party without a plan in place. When anything goes, everything goes. If you allow yourself the extra indulgence, even if you tell yourself you’ll “just have one,” often that one leads to another, and another, and eventually opens the floodgates. And the next day, not only are you disappointed in yourself for your lack of self-discipline, more often than not, you will also feel horrible as well.
Stay fit, feel better and healthier. If we limit the damage to one day, our bodies can recover from the rich food and treats much more easily. And, the great benefit of that is that we not only stay fit and healthier, but we also feel so much better, physically, mentally and emotionally. Another thing that helps is to have healthy items to take to parties that you can have as a treat, and still feel satisfied without aggravating your digestive system and causing sudden elevations in blood sugar, which disrupt the body fat-burning process in our bodies. (See my Christmas KETO Brownie December recipe at RemedyResults.com or download the Remedy Recipes App at the App Store for a great healthy treat option.) So consider the application of self-control and maintain discipline with yourself through the holiday season this year. You’ll be ahead of schedule and off to a great start, rolling into the new year like the 6th Armored Tank Division, plowing over obstacles, and achieving goals that better yourself!
The post ‘Tis the Season for Discipline: first appeared on FitnessRX for Women.
* This article was originally published here
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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