You finish a workout, wait two days, and feel… fine. No stairs-are-the-enemy soreness, no wince when you sit down. And somewhere in the back of your head a voice says: that one didn’t count. I hear this constantly from clients — especially the ones who are finally training smart. They stop feeling wrecked, assume they’ve…
Most people think weight loss is only about calories.But your sleep schedule can decide what type of weight you lose, Fat or muscle. And the difference is bigger than you think. A quick look at the study. Researchers put adults on the same calorie restricted diet for 8 weeks (Wang et al., 2018).The only difference:-One…
If you’re like most people trying to build muscle, lose fat, or just hit your daily protein target, a scoop of protein powder is almost automatic. It’s convenient, affordable, and saves time. But a recent Consumer Reports investigation found that many popular protein powders, including some “healthy” and plant based ones contain lead and other…
The surprising science of staying strong as you age For decades, people have said things like: “I used to eat whatever I wanted in my twenties — now everything I eat turns to fat.” You’ve probably heard it, or maybe even said it yourself. The idea that our metabolism nosedives after our twenties has been…
Ever feel like your body is fighting against your efforts to lose weight? You’re not alone. and science has some theories that try to explain why. Two of the most talked about ideas in the world of weight regulation are Set Point Theory and Settling Point Theory. They offer very different views on how your…
Have you ever slowed down your reps because someone at the gym told you “time under tension” was the key to bigger muscles? Or maybe you’ve been told to move the weight fast to generate more force? Tempo, the speed at which you perform your reps, is one of the most debated variables in training….