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Muscle memory discovery ends ‘use it or lose it’ dogma

Exercise physiologists agree: muscle memory is real. But how are these ‘memories’ stored? A review has a simple answer: nuclei gained during training persist even when muscle cells shrink due to disuse or start to break down. This means we can ‘bank’ nuclei in our youth to prevent frailty in old age — and makes […]

Published on January 25, 2019

How to Get More Out of Social Media by Doing Less

As a health and exercise professional, social media can often be a catch 22, as you try to balance the negatives and the positives. For example, you’… 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 January 25, 2019

The Dropset That Makes You Stronger

After your heavy lifting is done, strip off the weight strategically to prime your nervous system for the rest of your workout. It’s simple, fast, and even makes it easier to clean up after yourself in the gym. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the […]

Published on January 24, 2019