By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS When it comes to shedding excess pounds, many people consider weight loss medications or over-the-counter weight loss pills. While both can aid in weight reduction, their impact on muscle density differs significantly.
Maximizing the Benefits of Anti-obesity Medication: A guide to healthy foods and exercises
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.
Nutrition and exercise to prevent sarcopenia in women
By Gabe Sanders, PhD, NSCA-CSCS Your diet is your co-warrior in this battle, and eating a healthy, balanced diet is key! While the clock never stops ticking, understanding, and tackling sarcopenia can help us slow down the inevitable, keeping our muscles stronger for longer.
Muscle Growth and Muscle Regeneration: New Findings
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS In addition to muscle growth and regeneration via proper nutritional intake, researchers are constantly investigating how to improve muscle regeneration in humans.
Calorie Intake..Plant-based vs. animal-based diet conundrum!
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS In the world of health and fitness, the debate rages on which diet is better, plant-based or animal-based diets.
Should I eat carbs and protein to prevent muscle loss as I age?
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Daily physical activity combined with exercise and strength training is enough to maintain muscle, but there are other ways in which you can contribute to positive aging via increasing muscle mass, strength, and power as you age.
COVID-19…Load up on health foods and nutraceuticals!
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Eating a balanced diet is key to boosting your immune system because it ensures your body is supercharged with all the essential nutrients it needs… If you are wondering how you can supercharge your body with essential nutrients, maybe you should look into nutraceuticals.
Maintain weight… Use the glycemic index
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Foods low on the glycemic index are often healthier because they regulate your blood sugar to a greater extent than foods high on the glycemic index.
Processed carbs have negative inflammatory health effects
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Moderate fruit consumption is healthy and full of nutrients even though it has a higher sugar content than vegetables and grains. Plant-based carbohydrates can help prevent heart disease, boost your immune system and provide you with daily energy.