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Can Heat or Cold Therapy Supercharge Your Workout Recovery?

Heat and cold therapies are all the rage for recovery. But which should you use, and when? Here’s what the science says. 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 […]

Published on June 18, 2018

Foods combining fats and carbohydrates more rewarding than foods with just fats or carbs

Researchers show that the reward center of the brain values foods high in both fat and carbohydrates — i.e., many processed foods — more than foods containing only fat or only carbs. A study of 206 adults supports the idea that these kinds of foods hijack our body’s inborn signals governing food consumption. Read Full […]

Published on June 16, 2018

Safe, Strong Upper-Body Lifting Begins With These Two Ratios

Don’t wonder why you’re in pain. Make sure that any program or training style you’re following has these two crucial benchmarks covered, and you’re setting yourself up for long-term success! 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 […]

Published on June 15, 2018