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Stroke: A short burst of vigorous exercise can improve recovery

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Elderly man training with a battle rope

Share on PinterestA new study found that stroke survivors who did short bursts of HIIT training doubled their cardiorespiratory fitness. FG Trade/Getty Images New research shows that HIIT (high intensity interval training) can improve cardiovascular fitness in stroke survivors. Compared to moderate-intensity exercise, participants who did HIIT doubled their cardiorespiratory fitness, as measured by VO2 … Read more

Mary Kom had lost 2kg in 4 hours to avoid disqualification in boxing tournaments; we find out if any exercise can help you lose weight in a few hours

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Mary Kom had lost 2kg in 4 hours to avoid disqualification in boxing tournaments; we find out if any exercise can help you lose weight in a few hours

Despite trying many measures, Vinesh Phogat was unable to lose 100 grams of weight which led to her disqualification from the Paris Olympics. The incident is reminiscent of the time when Mary Kom found herself in a similar situation but managed to shed the extra kilos. At the Silesian Open Boxing Tournament in Poland in … Read more