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Time Stamps 00:00:00 – Podcast Updates The Future of Stronger By Science 00:21:29 – Q&A Intro and “How do you go about researching a whole new subject?” (Q1 from Teo) 00:39:29 – “Does T2DM make hypertrophy impossible?” (Q2 from Jon) Should You Cut Before You Bulk?: How Body-Fat Levels Affect Your P-Ratio Body-Fat and P-Ratios: A Rebuttal To The Rebuttal Body-Fat and P-Ratios: A Rebuttal To The Rebuttal To The Rebuttal For more direct data on diabetic populations: Beyond general resistance training. Hypertrophy versus muscular endurance training as therapeutic interventions in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and…
In Shakespeare’s time, average folk believed the body contained four essential “humours,” including blood and bile. Today, many of us would add to that list the coffee and tea that seem to flow through our veins. So many of us can’t (or won’t) start our day without one of them. Both brews provide energy, along with a constant stream of studies proclaiming their health benefits. But, in the battle of tea vs. coffee, is one “better” than the other? You might be surprised by the answer. Caffeine in Tea vs. Coffee Coffee has about twice the caffeine of black tea,…
Dietary supplements are a big business. The industry made almost US$39 billion in revenue in 2022, and with very little regulation and oversight, it stands to keep growing. The marketing of dietary supplements has been quite effective, with 77% of Americans reporting feeling that the supplement industry is trustworthy. The idea of taking your health into your own hands is appealing, and supplements are popular with athletes, parents and people trying to recover more quickly from a cold or flu, just to name a few. A 2024 study found that approximately 1 in 10 adolescents have used nonprescribed weight loss…
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Losing pesky pounds is half the battle; maintaining your goal weight is the other half. When kickstarting your fitness journey with weight loss in mind, it’s crucial to implement a healthy balance of cardio and strength training in your regimen. Strength training helps you sculpt lean muscle—and the greater amount of muscle you have, the more calories you’ll torch. Research shows that resistance training, paired with restricting calories, is an ideal approach to decrease your body fat percentage and whole-body fat mass. Resistance training all by itself, along with when it’s combined with aerobic exercise, is also incredibly effective. Science…
A few years after Andie MacDowell decided to embrace her grays, she’s still confident about her decision—and everything it’s taught her while living in a culture so obsessed with youth.In a SheKnows interview published Wednesday, the Maid actress, 65, opened up about ditching brown hair dye and embracing her iconic, silver curls. For MacDowell, it was an intentional way of protesting the unrealistic pressure for women, in particular, to stay youthful forever, she explained.“If I were coloring my hair, people might perceive me as being younger,” the longtime brunette acknowledged. “I just don’t need that; it’s not something that I…
In earning seven Pro Bowl nods and five First-Team All-Pro honors in eight seasons, many were surprised when Patrick Willis called it a career at the age of 30 in 2015. The former San Francisco 49ers linebacker decided to walk away from the games on his terms and holds no regrets about that decision. The lessons and principles that have been instilled in him throughout his athletic career have continued to apply in his second chapter, and life has been good. He recently celebrated his 39th birthday. His San Francisco 49ers will take on the Kansas City Chiefs this weekend…
The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. Being active throughout the cold winter months requires finding just the right outerwear. You want something fashionable that’s easy to wear for all of your frigid-weather activities and needs. From brisk walks and runs to the gym to all of your errands and everything in between, having a warm, durable, well-fitting jacket on deck is essential. That’s why we jumped at the chance to try…
If you’re a coffee drinker who’s on a mission to lose weight, you’re likely dissecting every corner of your routine to see where you can make adjustments. A great place to start is your diet, which includes your regular coffee-drinking habit. If you’re wondering how much coffee you should drink daily for weight loss, we have you covered. We turned to science and chatted with The Nutrition Twins®, Tammy Lakatos Shames, RD, CDN, CFT, and Lyssie Lakatos, RD, CDN, CFT, who sit on our Medical Expert Board, to get some answers. Keep reading to learn more, and when you’re finished enjoying…
There are officially no retrograde planets in the sky, and you’re ready to move forward and take a risk under the new moon in Aquarius on February 9, 2024, at 5:57 a.m. EST. Chances are, you’re thinking big-picture, and the actions you’re planning or plotting will involve your broader network, friendships, community, and goals for the future—all Aquarian themes that tend to feel omnipresent under a new moon in Aquarius. While the modern-day planetary ruler of Aquarius is the rebellious Uranus, its traditional ruler is taskmaster Saturn, and the sign’s energy blends both influences: It gives form and shape (Saturn)…