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Train Your Posterior Chain for Better, Safer Gains

If you want a body that moves better, performs better, and gets stronger faster, with less potential for injury, it’s time to give your posterior chain the attention it deserves. 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 April 23, 2019

With abdominal etching, plastic surgeons help patients get ‘six-pack abs’

Even with a good diet and workout routine, some men and women have trouble getting the toned abdominal appearance they want. For these patients, a technique called abdominal etching can help in creating the classic ‘six-pack abs’ physique in men or three-vertical-line abdomen in women, reports a new study. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on April 22, 2019

A deep learning tool for personalized workout recommendations from fitness tracking data

Computer scientists have developed FitRec, a recommendation tool powered by deep learning, that is able to better estimate runners’ heart rates during a workout and predict and recommend routes. 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 […]

Published on April 22, 2019