By Gabe Sanders NSCA-CSCS Recently published research found that people experience a noticeable boost in well-being while on vacation. Even more encouraging, those benefits tend to stick around after returning to work, especially when the time away is long enough to allow for real rest.
Surviving Cancer in Africa Is Just the Beginning
By Gabe Sanders NSCA-CSCS More people in Africa are surviving cancer than ever before, but what happens next is far less certain. Surviving cancer is a major victory, yet many survivors are left navigating a long road of physical, emotional, and financial challenges with little support.
Move More, Stress Less. Does Your Free-Time Activity Matter?
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Feeling anxious or stressed lately? You’re not alone and new research suggests your weekend habits might have more to do with them than you think. Move more. Stress Less.
Strong Muscles Boost Cancer Survival Potential
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Recent studies have revealed a significant link between resistance training, muscle strength, and improved survival rates in elderly cancer patients. This discovery opens new possibilities in patient care and offers hope for better outcomes.
Water Fasting: A Novel Approach in Cancer Therapy
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Water fasting and fasting-mimicking diets induce a systemic and cellular response that’s particularly unfavorable for cancer cells. By altering hormone and metabolite levels, these dietary approaches create conditions that cancer cells struggle to survive in.
Skeletal Muscle; The Key to Aging Gracefully
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Skeletal muscle is much more than a mere facilitator of movement and physical strength. It plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health, particularly as we age.
Fasting for mind, body and cellular renewal
By Gabe Sanders, PhD, NSCA-CSCS At the core of prolonged fasting lies a process known as autophagy. This cellular mechanism, akin to a biological ‘spring cleaning’, eliminates damaged organelles and misfolded proteins.
Swift Negative Effect of Detraining and Muscle Loss
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Scaling back on training, rather than stopping altogether, leads to less pronounced losses in muscle strength and speed in weightlifting or natural body movements.
Muscle health and pregnancy
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Regular physical activity before and during these nine months brings a lot of perks for both the mom and the baby by essentially enhancing circulating blood flow. Exercise or regular activity helps keep the heart healthy, cuts down on discomforts often linked with pregnancy, and boosts mood and energy levels.