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How Low to Go: Examining Squat Depth From a Safety and Biomechanical Perspective

Should you have your clients squat to a depth where their thighs are parallel to the ground, or should they go deeper? As is the case with so many hea… 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 […]

Published on October 24, 2019

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with poor muscle function in adults aged 60+

New research shows that vitamin D deficiency is an important determinant of poor skeletal muscle function in adults aged 60 years and over. While resistance exercise is known to preserve muscle function, there is growing evidence that adequate vitamin D status may also be protective. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on October 23, 2019

Jim Stoppani’s Secrets of Shred: Scorch More Body Fat with Heavy-Light Supersets

Alternating between low reps and high reps when supersetting can take your results to the next level. 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. […]

Published on October 23, 2019