Trendy fitness studios like SoulCycle crank up the heat on exercisers to make them feel more of a workout. Whether or not you notice it, the rooms at some studios turn into sweat boxes. While this gives you the perception of a better workout, what does science say about the
For stress awareness month, we’re going to talk about how stress impacts your body and training. We all know someone that can just go with the flow, live in the moment, and seemingly skate through life without any worries. If you’re that person, good for you! The rest of us
The gym is a safe environment to learn body awareness and proper technique. That’s because gyms aren’t very chaotic, they’re controlled. An example of a chaotic environment is a sport like soccer, where there are a lot of people running around and doing things you can’t predict. Kettlebells and dumbbells,
Kettlebells are strange-looking, but that’s part of their appeal. They look like something you might see in a cheesy early-1900s black-and-white film about weight lifting, but that’s probably because they’ve existed for hundreds of years. Hailing from Russia, these balls of metal with handles on top are used to perform
“You are what you eat” has a nice ring, but it isn’t quite true. If you eat carbs, you don’t turn into a carb. “You are what you think” is a more accurate saying. Unsurprisingly, those who think negative thoughts become negative, and those who think positive thoughts are positive.
Throughout most of the 20th century, it was a commonly-held belief that aerobic exercise was the key to health. That idea isn’t wrong, but it might not be the most correct way of thinking about things. In the past couple of decades, research is beginning to turn towards a different
Workouts are mostly thought of as a solution to problems in your body. Whether that means altering your appearance, building functional strength or endurance, or reducing your risk for disease, exercise is known for its physical benefits. Cortisol One area that’s not often-talked about is mental health. Exercise might be
Last week we discussed some of the brain chemicals that are released when you exercise. A number of them reduce stress and improve relaxation. There are even some chemicals that get released which can make you feel happy. There’s a difference between feeling happy in a fleeting moment and feeling
A flashy new weight loss drug, Ozempic, has gained popularity in the past year for its noted effects. Part of the reason why it’s gained popularity is the convincing scientific evidence that it works. Originally created as a drug to treat or manage type 2 diabetes, Ozempic is an injectable