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Total-Body Shred: Lewys Morgan-Smith Workout

Here’s a full-body program designed to challenge every muscle in your body from pro bodybuilder and coach Lewys Morgan-Smith. Be prepared to burn calories! 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 […]

Published on August 1, 2019

PE fitness tests have little positive impact for students

A new study reveals that school fitness tests have little impact on student attitudes to PE — contrary to polarized views on their merits — and for many students, fitness testing during PE may be wasting valuable class time when used in isolation from the curriculum. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on August 1, 2019

Weight stigma in men associated with harmful health consequences

As many as 40% of men report experiencing weight stigma, but little is known about how this stigma affects their health. This study found that men experiencing weight stigma have more depressive symptoms, are more likely to binge eat, and have lower self-rated health. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on August 1, 2019