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Exercise may have different effects in the morning and evening

Researchers have learned that the effect of exercise may differ depending on the time of day it is performed. In mice they demonstrate that exercise in the morning results in an increased metabolic response in skeletal muscle, while exercise later in the day increases energy expenditure for an extended period of time. Read Full Article […]

Published on June 13, 2019

Brian DeCosta’s High-Volume Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps Workout

Team Bodybuilding.com athlete Brian DeCosta presents an upper-body push workout that’s sure to leave you feeling full and flex-worthy. What could be better? 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 […]

Published on June 13, 2019

A sauna session is just as exhausting as moderate exercise, study finds

Your blood pressure does not drop during a sauna visit — it rises, as well as your heart rate. This increase is even comparable to the effect of a short, moderate workout, according to a new study. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on June 12, 2019