Fitness

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Keep exercising: New study finds it’s good for your brain’s gray matter

A study provides new evidence of an association between cardiorespiratory fitness and brain health, particularly in gray matter and total brain volume — regions of the brain involved with cognitive decline and aging. 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 […]

Published on January 4, 2020

The 10 Best Ways to Build Your Hammies in a Home Gym

Have you trained your hamstrings this week? They need just as much intensity and variety as your quads for balanced development and lower-body health and functionality. These 10 options will keep you equipped with options for years of leg days! Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Published on January 2, 2020

Intermittent fasting: Live ‘fast,’ live longer?

For many people, the New Year is a time to adopt new habits as a renewed commitment to personal health. Newly enthusiastic fitness buffs pack into gyms and grocery stores are filled with shoppers eager to try out new diets. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Published on December 26, 2019