High-intensity workouts can add more than just muscle to the list of physical benefits that come from sweating. A new study shows that hard training can also positively impact the balance of your gut bacteria, leading to a better digestive system and greater potential for hitting a PR. The latest science certainly adds new meaning […]
The special thing about transformation stories is that we often compress them. It’s all about the turning point, the tight arc that makes struggle feel temporary and success inevitable. Dane Carter’s story refuses that kind of editing. It’s messy, uncomfortable and deeply human. It’s not about a single breakthrough, but about the accumulation of small, […]
Walk into almost any commercial gym during peak hours and you’ll hear it: a sudden throaty growl that cuts through the hum of treadmills and clanking records. Sometimes it is accompanied by a heavy deadlift or chest press. Other times, a pec deck set that barely warrants a raised eyebrow, let alone a primal scream. […]
When the scale keeps creeping up, your energy drops despite getting eight to nine hours of sleep, and your body feels out of sync yet your labs are back to “normal,” it can be easy to feel like the problem is you. Dr. Amie Hornaman knows that feeling all too well. She has spent years […]
Amid the growing buzz around longevity and health, a new “span” is entering the conversation: muscle tension. Created and defended by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, the term shifts the focus to how long our muscles remain strong, functional and metabolically healthy. It is becoming an increasingly important distinction as there is mounting evidence linking muscle health […]
You don’t have to be in the middle of a New Year’s resolution to feel the urge to destabilize your diet. Because many people go to great lengths to make a physical change, the effects can result in an on-off approach to healthy eating. How do you avoid the yo-yo effect when you try to […]
Exercise has long been known for its muscle-building, heart-saving and mind-boosting benefits, but more and more research is starting to shed light on how being active can slow the spread of cancer, with a new study suggesting that just 10 minutes of exercise can turn off the signals that lead to cancer growth. The study, […]
Many of us are still looking for the fountain of youth, but most are looking in the wrong places. However, Chad Landers has gone in a completely different direction. Everything about the coach and trainer embodies longevity, from his coaching to his business and his relationships with both his A-List and regular Joe clients. “I […]
Most people squeeze training and sleep into the cracks of an already overloaded life. Human biologist Gary Brecka does the opposite. Six years ago, he made a decision that explains how he can reach fourteen cities on opposite sides of the world in 18 days, work with private clients, host a podcast, run a media […]
In just a few minutes on the EudÄ“monia stageHalle Berry quickly became honest and vulnerable about the invisible battle she’s been fighting since she was 19. What started as a young woman trying to survive a confusing diagnosis of type 2 diabetes turned into decades of trial and error. From insulin, metformin and a long […]