AASP

JUNE 26, 2025

It strengthens baroreflex sensitivity (how quickly and effectively your body can adjust your heart rate in response to changes in blood pressure), improves heart rate variability, and aligns cardiovascular-respiratory rhythms, which can increase resilience to stress. Biological psychology, 170, 108313. What's the Evidence? Severs, L.

Nervous system

Designs for Health

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Muscular health has been shown to improve body composition , metabolic health , and longevity by decreasing the risk for cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and metabolic diseases. Muscle fatigue, endurance, and performance recovery Muscle fatigue is one of the key hindrances to athletic performance associated with DOMS.

Muscle Strength

Designs for Health

JANUARY 4, 2024

Even a loss of 1% body mass can potentially impact psychological functioning and activities like driving. Water alone cannot replenish the electrolytes lost due to dehydration, and electrolyte concentration in body fluids affects the cardiovascular, endocrine, and central and autonomic nervous systems.

Health