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Exercise is a form of stress and one that your body adapts to in a positive way. However, exercise can also trigger a rise in cortisol, a stress hormone. Does all exercise cause a rise in cortisol? In this article you’ll find out how the cortisol response varies with the type of exercise you do.
Lactic acid – that’s the stuff that builds up in muscle when you work out intensely. In response, your muscles fatigue. It sounds like a bad thing but lactic acid may actually have some benefits. Find out what they are.
Does eating a low-carb diet help you burn more fat during exercise? According to a new study, it does. Despite what the results show, find out why adopting a low-carb diet may isn’t the best option if you do high-intensity training, power training, or are trying to build lean body mass.
We often hear about the health benefits of exercise and how aerobic exercise lengthens your lifespan – but what about resistance training? Does it have longevity benefits as well? Find out how resistance training can improve the quality of your life AND potentially help you live longer.
Have you “damaged” your metabolism through excessive calorie restriction? Aggressive calorie restriction can cause a temporary slowdown in metabolism. This article discusses what a damaged metabolism is, what causes it and steps you can take to correct it.
Have you ever noticed how some people lose lots of weight on a particular diet while others struggle to lose a few pounds? Not everyone responds to a particular diet the same way. The type of diet you respond best to depends on factors like your age, genetics and whether you’re metabolically healthy. Find out more about individual variations in response to diet.
When you hear the word “anabolic,” protein is probably the macronutrient that pops into your head. Did you know that carbohydrates also have anabolic effects by helping preserve lean body mass? Find out why you need carbohydrates in your diet, especially if you do high-intensity endurance or resistance exercise.
How much time to you devote to strength training relative to cardio? For some people, the ratio is far too low. This article discusses what happens to your body when you do cardiovascular exercise without devoting time to strength training.
