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Podcast Episode 67: Heavy Lifts and Cardi B – Anthony Fuhrman’s Secrets to Becoming the World’s Strongest Man

What started as an alternative to standard-issue military conditioning quickly grew into a life-changing career as Anthony “Flama Blanca” Fuhrman discovered his knack for lifting heavy and moving fast could catapult him to the top of his sport. Find out how this world-class Strongman and Titan Games competitor uses pop music and a larger-than-life persona […]

Published on July 3, 2019

A short bout of exercise enhances brain function

Neuroscientists, working with mice, have discovered that a short burst of exercise directly boosts the function of a gene that increases connections between neurons in the hippocampus, the region of the brain associated with learning and memory. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on July 2, 2019

Supervised fun, exercise both provide psychosocial benefit to children with obesity

A program with clear rules, routines and activities, attentive adults and a chance to interact with peers appears to work as well at improving the quality of life, mood and self-worth of a child who is overweight or obese as a regular exercise program, researchers report. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on July 2, 2019