By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Research suggests that both strength and aerobic exercise are beneficial in improving cognitive and physical function in dementia patients.
A cup of coffee to enhance exercise? Drink up!
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Research found that caffeine and caffeine-matched coffee can boost energy and improve aerobic exercise performance when consumed one hour prior to exercise.
High Volume Strength Training for Optimal Muscular Health
By Gabe Sanders, Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS A great goal for high-volume training for the average person would be to exercise every muscle group weekly or twice per week. Each muscle group should be exercised for 4-6 sets of 10-15 repetitions.
Improve Your Functional Fitness in Four Weeks!
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Many people have perceived exercise as a chore, an unwanted task that they need to fit into their daily schedule. It is low on their priority list and therefore, exercise is the first habit they drop. People stop exercising because they believe it takes up too much time or quite […]
Moderate-Vigorous Physical Activity is Best! But What Is It?
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS According to recent research and other physical activity promotion experts, moderate-vigorous physical activity is the most ideal form of activity to enhance physical fitness and overall health.
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.
Weight Loss and more restful sleep? Try Strength Training
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Strength training improves sleep, which improves muscle health.
Cannabis and Exercise; Can it be a benefit?
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Recent research suggests that exercise and cannabis may have its benefits, especially as it relates to enhancing a person’s motivation and enjoyment of exercise.
Debunking the myth: Fat does not turn in to muscle
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS It takes time to increase your muscle mass. In fact, the initial increase in strength that you may notice is primarily due to an improvement in neurological changes and not a direct increase in muscle mass.