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Concussion treatment: Adolescent athletes ‘prescribed’ aerobic exercise recovered faster

Adolescent athletes who sustained concussions while playing a sport recovered more quickly when they underwent a supervised, aerobic exercise regimen. 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 […]

Published on February 4, 2019

5 Techniques for Developing a Killer Quad Sweep

So your V taper resembles a superhero’s, but your legs look more like a PEZ dispenser. Here are the five best moves for improving your quad sweep. 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 […]

Published on February 4, 2019

Walking for health benefits just got easier to track

In an ongoing study exploring walking for health across the adult lifespan, researchers found that walking cadence is a reliable measure of exercise intensity and set simple steps-per-minute guidelines for moderate and vigorous intensity. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future […]

Published on February 2, 2019