The Economist Here at The Economist, we've been scrutinising the health advice,
the fads and fitness trends in the news for a series in the science section.
Well-informed.
We read and assess the scientific studies so that you don't have to.
And every so often, we'll bring a selection of our findings to you here.
The aim?
Well, we want you to make well-informed decisions about your own life.
Do you want to be strong?
Do you want to live and be healthy for a long time?
Well, you know what to do, right?
Eat plenty of whole healthy foods, drink lots of water and move your body.
That means pounding the streets on a jog or perhaps riding a bike or doing an exercise class or anything that makes you sweat.
However, the consensus on how to stay healthy has been shifting in recent years.
It's not just about making your heart beat faster.
Nowadays the emphasis is moving back towards building muscles as a way to optimise your body.
Because building muscles, it turns out, is useful for much more than aesthetics alone.
It can improve your metabolism and blood pressure,
lower your risk of heart disease and act as a shield against some of the effects of aging.
So how do you become?
and stay strong.