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Fall Prevention Strategies for Active Agers Featuring the TRX

Did you know that one-third of people over the age of 65 years fall at least once per year? And about 50% of them will suffer recurrent falls (Ma… 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 May 31, 2019

Being teased about weight linked to more weight gain among children

Youth who said they were teased or ridiculed about their weight increased their body mass by 33 percent more each year, compared to a similar group who had not been teased, according to researchers. The findings appear to contradict the belief that such teasing might motivate youth to change their behavior and attempt to lose […]

Published on May 30, 2019

5 Cable Exercises Better Than the Dumbbell Versions

Dumbbells are great for many things, but in some cases there’s a better tool for the job. Head over to the cable stack before your next cable workout, and craft the details of your upper body the right way! Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of […]

Published on May 29, 2019