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.
Unlocking Muscle Growth: The Power of Peptide BPC 157
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Peptides are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, which play a crucial role in various bodily functions, including muscle growth and repair. Peptide BPC 157, has shown clinical promise in enhancing muscle recovery, making it a popular choice among athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
Revolutionizing Medicine: Smarter AI-Powered Drugs to Combat Superbugs
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS At Stanford Medicine, scientists have created an AI model called SyntheMol, designed to speed up drug discovery and improve precision in fighting infections.
The Minimal Dose for Muscle Health: How much is enough?
By Gabe Sanders, PhD, NSCA-CSCS Just two to three short resistance training sessions per week, each lasting around 20-30 minutes, can be enough to improve your muscle strength and endurance.
Meat Alternatives: A Healthier Choice or Corporate Greed?
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS The rise of ultra-processed meat alternatives poses a significant question. Marketed as healthier, more sustainable options, these products are often embraced by consumers looking to make better dietary choices. However, they too fall under the category of ultra-processed foods.
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.
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.
Your Handgrip Strength and Your Health
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Your grip strength, of all things, could be a significant indicator of your overall health and muscular strength as you age.
Body Mass Index, A Great Indicator of Health
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS The truth is that BMI is more often than not a good indicator of health, and being at a weight that places your BMI in a healthy range is attainable and good for you.