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Exercise Might Offset the Damage of Sitting

People can offset hours spent sitting around with minutes of active exercise each week, a new study claims. Folks who are sedentary for eight or more hours daily can lower their overall risk of death – and especially their risk of dying from heart disease – if they perform… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on August 2, 2024

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

Fall Back into Fitness: Overcoming Post-Summer Workout Slumps

If you’re gearing up to return to your fitness routine after a busy summer, set your first steps right before fall begins! 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 […]

Published on August 2, 2024