Posts by: Zero to Hero Fitness

The 1 Weird Reason Why You PIG OUT at Restaurants!

It's a habit that's hard to stop--overindulging at your favorite restaurant. But why are so we prone to overeating when we go out? While some may put the blame on oversized portions, a new study from Cornell University says what matters more are the people you're eating with--and their own personal fitness level. Worse yet, our temptation to eat more is a subconscious thing that isn't always easy to control, say researchers. "This finding emphasizes the importance of pre-committing to…
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Doing This 30 Minutes a Day Stops Depression

Stressed out? Some people exercise. And for those who do, science now says that its effects on stress aren't just anecdotal--it could get rid of toxins that accumulate during stress. A study from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden confirmed these benefits earlier this week. "Our initial research hypothesis was that trained muscle would produce a substance with beneficial effects on the brain," says Jorge Ruas, a researcher from the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at the Karolinska Institute. "We actually…
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Add This “Superfood” To Your Fitness Routine

Everyone knows your body needs certain nutrients in order to thrive--but does it need certain exercises as well? That's what one researcher is alleging in a new book, set to be released later this month. "Walking is a superfood," says Katy Bowman, who recently authored the book Move Your DNA: Restore Your Health Through Natural Movement. "It’s the defining movement of a human. It's a lot easier to get movement that it is to go exercise." Already world renown for…
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