Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Lifting Weights ‘Close to Failure’ Not Always Best

A popular tactic among weight lifters is “training to failure” – pushing yourself to the point where you can’t do a single more rep. That might help a person grow bigger muscles, but won’t necessarily increase their overall strength, a new review published recently in the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on August 2, 2024

Fish Oil Helps At-Risk Seniors Prevent Alzheimer’s

Fish oil supplements might help high-risk seniors stave off Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds. Older people with a higher genetic risk of Alzheimer’s experienced slower breakdown of their brain’s nerve cells if they took fish oil capsules, researchers reported Aug. 1 in… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on August 2, 2024

Best Rep Range to Build Muscle: Where is the Science Today?

In the past, 6-12 reps was the ground rule for hypertrophy training, but today’s research suggests otherwise. 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 Science for the Success of Society. […]

Published on August 2, 2024