Month: June 2019

Ask the Muscle Doc: Is Bodybuilding-Style Training Functional?

Don’t get caught up in the craze for “functional fitness.” All exercise can improve your functional capacity and increase your zest for life! Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement […]

Published on June 6, 2019

A pluralistic approach to thinking about the human microbiome

Researchers examine in detail the different metaphors scientists use to describe the human microbiome. Because it appears that each view has both advantages and disadvantages, the authors suggest the pragmatic approach of considering all metaphors when exploring therapies for diseases and disorders. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on June 5, 2019

Is there a limit to human endurance? Science says yes

From the Ironman to the Tour de France, some competitions test even the toughest endurance athletes. A study of energy expenditure during some of the world’s longest, most grueling sporting events suggests that no matter what the activity, everyone hits the same metabolic limit, likely due to constraints on the digestive tract’s ability to break […]

Published on June 5, 2019