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A short bout of exercise enhances brain function

Neuroscientists, working with mice, have discovered that a short burst of exercise directly boosts the function of a gene that increases connections between neurons in the hippocampus, the region of the brain associated with learning and memory. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on July 2, 2019

Supervised fun, exercise both provide psychosocial benefit to children with obesity

A program with clear rules, routines and activities, attentive adults and a chance to interact with peers appears to work as well at improving the quality of life, mood and self-worth of a child who is overweight or obese as a regular exercise program, researchers report. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on July 2, 2019

Strength without Compromise: Your Next-Level Bench Plan

Want a badass bench press? It pays to ask the best. Elite powerlifting champion Nick Ramey lays out his eight-week bench-boosting program, step by step. 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 […]

Published on July 1, 2019