Does Farting Burn Calories? A Flatus Update

Does Farting Burn Calories? A Flatus Update

A search for “does farting burn calories” used to bring up a seemingly plausible stat that a single fart burns 67 calories, which quickly spread online. A calculation in your head (erring on the side of generous) probably puts you at about 15 or so gas passings a day....
Why Do I Get Dizzy After I Work Out?

Why Do I Get Dizzy After I Work Out?

Feeling lightheaded, faint, or dizzy after a workout can be scary — not to mention dangerous. Dr. Clifford Stark, Medical Director for Optum at Sports Medicine at Chelsea, notes that some lightheadedness and dizziness can be totally benign. Other symptoms, however,...
Do You Know the 5 Components of Fitness?

Do You Know the 5 Components of Fitness?

The term “physical fitness” is used to characterize everything from a person’s physique to their general health and athletic performance. But while different definitions leave some room for interpretation, there are five basic components of fitness. These five...