Using Exercise to Reduce Stress
A stress response is elicited anytime a stressor is present (Chu et al., 2022). However, stress is...
Posts about physical activity
The Link Between Visceral Adipose Tissue and Metabolic Disorders
Excess fat is unhealthy in anyone. The visceral adipose tissue located deep in the...
How Exercise Slows Aging: Cardiovascular System
You may know that exercise is good for you, but have you ever wondered specifically what exercise...
How Exercise Slows Aging: Skeletal System
You may know that exercise is good for you, but have you ever wondered specifically what exercise...
How Exercise Slows Aging: Metabolic System
You may know that exercise is good for you, but have you ever wondered specifically what exercise...
Metabolism and Energy Balance
Glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids are used in the body for energy. Depending on the...
Nutrient Timing: How Properly Timed Macronutrients Can Impact Your Workouts
The timing of nutrient intake is important to consider whether it is before, during, or after a...
Neuroplasticity
Neuroplasticity or brain plasticity refers to the brain's ability to adapt or change through growth...
How to Exercise Safely in High Humidity
It’s mid-April already and the temperatures will be soaring before we know it! I live in Minnesota,...
Does Protein Intake Increase Your Risk for Cancer?
Research is done to test a hypothesis (McGuire & Beerman, 2018). You may or may not have heard...