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Tunes for training: High-tempo music may make exercise easier and more beneficial

A new study has shown that listening to high-tempo music increases the benefits of exercise for physical fitness and reduces the perceived effort involved. This effect was more pronounced in people performing endurance exercises, such as walking, than in those undergoing high-intensity training, such as weightlifting. The researchers hope that their findings could help people […]

Published on February 9, 2020

Aerobic exercise training linked to enhanced brain function

Individuals at risk for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) because of family history or genetic predisposition who engaged in six months of aerobic exercise training improved their brain glucose metabolism and higher-order thinking abilities (e.g., planning and mental flexibility) called executive function; these improvements occurred in conjunction with increased cardiorespiratory fitness. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on February 9, 2020

Regan Grimes Has Your New Favorite Back Workout

Add thickness and mass to your back with this beast-tested, pro-approved back blast from Primeval Labs-sponsored athlete Regan Grimes. 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 […]

Published on February 6, 2020