New research in Nature Metabolism looked at the effects of exercise in individuals with high blood sugar levels. High sugar, or the term, hyperglycemia, is used when fasting blood glucose is greater than 125 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter)
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If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the years it’s that everyone’s workout habits are different. In the latest update for Jefit we included some new settings that can be useful in personalizing your experience in tracking your workouts. Whether it’s reverse pyramid training or just the same exercise with different reps/weights on different days
Teach Jefit How You Workout With Pre-fill Value Settings Read More »
The USDA releases an updated nutrition and healthy eating guide every five years. At the core of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans is eating patterns and the relationship with food and nutrients.
5 Components for a Lifetime of Healthy Eating Patterns Read More »
The average American adult (aged 18-65) gets only 2 hour a week of exercise. Keep in mind that number is across seven days!
Regular Bouts of Physical Activity do More than Improve Fitness Read More »
Having strong legs are the support system needed for an overall, powerful body. Think of your legs as the foundation used when building a new house.
Want to Build Strong Legs? Try these Jefit Exercises Read More »
There are literally hundreds of fitness products you can choose to use. There is one product, however, that won’t break the bank, reduces stiffness, and can be used either at home or in the gym.
Foam Roller: An Affordable & Versatile Product Read More »
You see it at least once every time you’re working out at the gym. Someone is lifting heavy weights, which is a good thing, but their exercise form is an accident waiting to happen!
4 Great Exercise Tips for a Better Gym Workout Read More »
We are currently living in very turbulent times, and now more than ever, the benefits of choosing the best home gym equipment goes beyond increasing just strength.
The Best Home Gym Equipment on a Budget Read More »
Supplements. There’s so much confusion about supplements in the fitness industry. If you’re new to this, it can be very overwhelming trying to navigate your way through the amount of information out there.
Better Understanding of Supplements: From Protein to Creatine Read More »
One of the keys to developing strong, powerful shoulders is to make sure the rotator cuff is also part of your training routine. What Muscles Make up The Rotator Cuff? There are four muscle groups that make up the rotator cuff. An easy way to remember this group is with the acronym SITS. This stands
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Join JEFIT’s monthly fitness challenge, available on iOS and android, Flexibility February! Earn your badge this February by completing eligible exercises that are themed around improving flexibility. No need to sign up to participate, just log the minimum number of reps for one of the below exercises on 19 different days in February. To get the most out
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One of the more neglected areas on the body is the lower leg. When we speak of the lower leg, in this article, we mean everything from the knee down. Meaning, the muscles that make up the front and back of the lower leg, as well as the ankle and foot
How to Avoid Injuries: Keep the Lower Leg Healthy Read More »
