The Hormonal Symphony of Exercise: 6 Types of Hormones That Exercise Affects
When you do a workout, there’s a lot going on behind the scenes. Read on and discover six types of hormones that a workout affects and why.
November 5, 2023
Tag: insulin
Does Obesity and Insulin Resistance Make It Harder to Build Muscle?
Does carrying extra body fat make it harder to build muscle? Find out what a study shows about obesity, insulin resistance, and muscle hypertrophy. You’ll also discover science-backed tips that may help you make muscle gains while you’re still struggling to lose body fat.
September 23, 2018
Why Belly Fat is So Hard to Get Rid Of
Excess belly fat is aesthetically displeasing, but more importantly, it’s a risk factor for health problems as well. In this article, you’ll learn why belly fat is so stubborn and difficult to get rid of.
November 19, 2017
5 Hormones and How They Affect Your Body Composition
It’s not just what you eat and how much you exercise, hormones play a role in determining your body composition. Here are six you should know about.
September 10, 2017
How Lack of Quality Sleep Limits Muscle Growth
Quality Sleep – are you getting enough? Even if you consume enough protein and train hard, sleep can limit muscle growth and development. Find out why and what you can do about it.
February 5, 2017
Does Where You Store Body Fat Say Something about Your Health?
Where are your “problem areas?” Do you store body fat in your buttocks and thighs or around your waistline? More importantly, what does where you store body fat say about your health? Find out.
October 16, 2016
Nutrient Partitioning: What Role Does It Play in Muscle Growth?
A variety of factors dictates whether the macronutrients you eat are used as energy, stored as fat, or used to build muscle tissue. One of these factors is nutrient partitioning. Find out what nutrient partitioning is, the hormones that influence it, and how lifestyle impacts it.
February 21, 2016
Is Leptin Resistance Fueling Your Food Cravings?
Are you constantly craving the wrong foods and can’t seem to satisfy your hunger? This can be a sign of leptin resistance, an under-appreciated cause of weight gain and obesity. Read on and discover more about this condition and what you can do to restore your body’s sensitivity to leptin and make it easier to lose weight.
February 14, 2016
5 Hormones That Impact Strength Training
How quickly and easily you develop strength and muscle depend, to some degree, on the hormonal response you get from training. In fact, there are five key hormones that impact the results you get from strength training. Find out what they are and how to optimize
November 29, 2015
Metabolic Aging: How Key Hormones Are Affected by Aging
Hormone levels change with age, leading to a type of aging sometimes known as “metabolic aging.” This article looks at how different hormones are impacted by the passage of time and what can be done to offset these changes to some degree.
July 12, 2015
Why Not Everyone Responds the Same to Diet
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.
January 18, 2015
Controlling Your Weight: Does It Matter How Often You Eat?
Should you eat six small meals a day or three larger ones? Most fitness trainers will tell you to “graze” throughout the day – but does research really support this idea? Find out whether meal frequency really matters when it comes to controlling your weight.
August 10, 2014