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Caloric intake and muscle mass at high altitude

New research looks at why a group of young, healthy adults residing at high altitude lost muscle mass while severely underfed and consuming the same high-protein diet that preserved muscle during weight loss at sea level. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

Published on June 9, 2018

The Best Damn Trap Bar Workout, Period

The trap bar (or hex bar) deadlift isn’t a second-rate deadlift. It’s allows more people to experience the joy and benefits of heavy pulling without pain, and it deserve its time in the spotlight. Here’s how and why to train it! Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on June 8, 2018

Thinking Of Cleansing? Try This Age-Old Approach Instead

Bro, do you even juice fast? Instead of jumping on the latest total-diet-overhaul craze, press reset and give your guts a break while enjoying the garden’s full bounty. Step aside, lemon and cayenne! 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 […]

Published on June 8, 2018