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Dog Owners More Likely to Exercise Regularly

Dog owners who walk their pets outside are more likely to have regular exercise habits, regardless of weather, according to a new study. Regular dog walkers were more active on days with cold, rainy weather – and on days with the worst weather conditions, they had 20… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on August 3, 2017

Ask The Ageless Lifter: Are Pull-Ups Worth The Trouble?

If pull-ups are something you once did, or a nut you could never quite crack, you may be tempted to write them off. Here’s why you should think twice, and put pull-ups back on the goal list, no matter your age! Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on August 3, 2017

Characteristics of metabolically unhealthy lean people

Compared to people who are of normal weight and metabolically healthy, subjects who are of normal weight but metabolically unhealthy have a three-fold higher risk of mortality and/or cardiovascular events. Scientists have now addressed characteristics determining metabolic health in lean, overweight and obese people, showed that a reduced accumulation of fat in the lower body […]

Published on August 1, 2017