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20 Ways to Make Your Workouts Harder (and Better) at Home

Add stress to your muscles without adding poundage to your lifts. 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. With a keen interest in exploring […]

Published on August 24, 2020

5 Things to Do After You’ve Passed Your Personal Trainer Exam

You passed your certification exam and are now ready for a long and rewarding career as a health and exercise professional. Here are the top 5 things … 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 […]

Published on August 21, 2020

Study focuses on low-carb, high-fat diet effect on older populations

Medical researchers noted improvements in body composition, fat distribution and metabolic health in response to an eight-week very low-carbohydrate diet. Older adults with obesity are at particularly high risk of developing cardiometabolic disease such as Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Rather than total fat mass, deposition of fat in certain areas, such as the […]

Published on August 20, 2020