By Vicki Haywood Doe, PhD, ACSM-EP When using anti-obesity medication, it’s essential to recognize that these medications work best as part of a comprehensive approach to healthy living. By incorporating specific foods and exercises, you can complement the medication’s effects, enhance weight loss, and improve overall health.
Mitochondria and Exercise; The Key to Revitalizing Aging Muscles
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Research has shown that we can actively influence the health and function of our mitochondria, particularly through exercise. Engaging in regular physical activity, especially high-intensity exercises, can work wonders on these cellular powerhouses.
Is Exercise and Sleep a Form of Regenerative Medicine?
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Regular physical activity can amplify our body’s regenerative capabilities by mitigating the inflammatory and oxidative components, which are often the culprits behind impaired regeneration.
Hydration and electrolytes during exercise
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS For middle-aged or older adults starting an exercise regimen or plan, understanding the significance of hydration and electrolytes is paramount.
Burn Calories Outside This Summer!
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS In the summer, spending an hour or more in the gym may not be the most desirable way to get your exercise in. If you enjoy being outdoors, it’s ok to skip the gym and workout outside.
Exercise an important part of cancer care
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA, CSCS Exercise is an important part of cancer care, and it should be encouraged for all patients who are receiving chemotherapy.
Lose the Weight! Protect your heart…
By Siobhan Hicks, MPH There are so many benefits to losing weight, especially as it relates to heart health and enhancing heart function, and improving metabolism. Being able to reach and maintain a healthy weight is a great start to improving one’s heart health.
Preventing the Big Three: Alcohol, Fat, and Alcoholic Liver Disease
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS One of the easiest ways to prevent alcoholic lipidosis is to stop drinking alcohol. Simple, right? But not for everyone.
Exercise, A Piece of the Puzzle for Depression Treatment
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Absent prescription drugs, exercise is the best way to naturally boost serotonin levels and over time, can drastically improve symptoms associated with depression.