Top Line Next time you exercise, take five minutes to roll out beforehand. Short bouts of foam rolling have been shown to improve performance, mobility, recovery time, arterial function, and reduce the effects of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Why It Matters Static stretching is the most common form of warm-up before exercise – …
Top Line The amount of protein an individual actually needs varies widely depending on age, lifestyle, genetics, and more. Why It Matters Proteins are the building blocks of the body and if we do not consume enough proteins in any form then our body will suffer the consequence. Key Takeaways Aim to eat at least …
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Top Line Blood flow restriction (BFR) is a unique training method that goes as far back as the 1960’s when it was originally developed by Yoshiaki Sato in Japan. Why it Matters Training with BFR is believed to increase muscle hypertrophy and strength at much lower loads.1,2 In other words, you maximize the benefits of …
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Top Line Exercise or physical activity is the single best thing you can do to improve your health. Decades of research has consistently shown that every part of our body inside and out benefits from daily exercise. Why it Matters A lack of exercise or physical activity is one of the most significant factors in …
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Top Line Resistance training should be done by everyone, regardless of age and sex. Consistent resistance training can help attenuate symptoms of aging such as loss of bone and muscle mass, loss of brain function, and decrease in metabolic function. Why It Matters The belief that lifting weights is dangerous for older populations is …