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.
Protective Cellular Effect of Exercise
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Exciting new research has revealed exactly how physical activity sparks these benefits, mapping out the molecular pathways that are activated during exercise. It turns out, every time you move, your body is triggered to fight off aging, boost cell health, and keep you feeling stronger for longer.
Weight Loss Aids with Caveats: Is Ozempic for You?
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS While there are other weight loss drugs, Ozempic (semaglutide), mimics a hormone called GLP-1, which helps regulate appetite and insulin levels. This mechanism has shown promise in aiding weight loss by reducing hunger and increasing feelings of fullness.
Leptin Unlocked: 5 Ways to improve leptin levels and manage weight
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS The good news is recent research has shown that both resistance and endurance training can significantly impact leptin levels, especially in overweight and obese individuals.
Exergames and fitness for kids or adults?
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS The term exergaming is derived from the advent of movement-based video games and is becoming more popular with virtual reality (VR) types of gaming.
Properly Structured Exercise Program can benefit Arthritis Patients
By Jonathon Stavres MS. ACSM-EP-C Individuals suffering from arthritis may want to develop a “back-up” at-home exercise program that can be performed in the case that a flare up derails their normal exercise schedule.
Fast- weight loss or Slow- weight loss may not matter!
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS In a new study, it appears that the speed in which you lose weight does not matter in terms of sustainability
Small Victories can make you happy: Find your Mindset!
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NCSA-CSCS If you place less emphasis on the weight loss numbers and more pride on your daily and weekly victories, you might find yourself more invigorated to keep working towards your goals.
Regular exercise and NEAT movements improve weight loss
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS NEAT can be as simple as the amount of calories you burn walking from the car to work, or washing the dishes and getting the mail. The activities that you do throughout the day matter and they can significantly impact your health over time.