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The Case for Pre-Workout Protein

The post-workout shake is a fitness tradition that’s as old as the gym. But what if you flip the script and take it before training? Turns out there are some good reasons to do so. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the […]

Published on April 19, 2021

Want to be robust at 40-plus? Meeting minimum exercise guidelines won’t cut it

Young adults must step up their exercise routines to reduce their chances of developing high blood pressure or hypertension – a condition that may lead to heart attack and stroke, as well as dementia in later life. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on April 18, 2021

Keeping fit with HIIT really does work

Recently, researchers have been studying whether shorter variations of HIIT, involving as little as 4-min of high intensity exercise per session (excluding a warm up and cool down), also improve health. A new review paper collates a decade’s worth of research on the topic of this so-called low-volume high HIIT for health. Read Full Article […]

Published on April 18, 2021