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exercise
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The Hidden Costs of Hypertrophy
A Contrastive Inquiry into Hypertrophy and the Biological Trade-Offs of Resistance Training Why are so many elderly individuals advised to stop resistance training, despite decades of being told it’s essential…
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Exercise and the Elderly
They say that exercise is a foundational pillar of health at any stage of life, but for the elderly, it is particularly critical. Regular physical activity maintains cardiovascular function, strengthens…
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Physical Activity and Overall Wellness and Resilience
A reader asked me about a recent study from the Tokyo Institute of Technology that said that daily strenuous exercise could shorten rather than prolong our lifespan. In their study,…
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The Rise of Obesity – It’s Complicated.
Obesity is on the rise in the United States and it’s out of control. Is it as simple as eating more or do poverty and inactivity play a part?
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Exercise and Sleep – Getting Enough?
Here is another topic I probably should not have to sell you on. This is because it should go without saying that our bodies were not meant to remain sedentary…
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Finding Balance Between Sedentary and Exercise
Finding the middle ground between sedentary and compulsive exercise would likely be difficult for some. I know it was for me. Most of this likely stems from improper training and…
