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Your gut microbiome consists of trillions of bacteria, but these bacteria are healthy and play a key role in keeping you in good health too. However, you need lifestyle habits that support microbiome health. Here are six gut-friendly habits you should know about.
Did you know some medications can negatively impact your workouts? Here’s an overview of seven classes of medications, prescription and non-prescription, that can make your workouts feel harder or increase the risk of other adverse effects.
So many athletes pop an ibuprofen or two when their muscles or joints aches. What impact does this have on muscle hypertrophy? Can taking NSAID of all types interfere with muscle hypertrophy?
There are various strategies for exercise recovery after workout. However, certain approaches could actually interfere with the positive adaptations you get from a workout. Here are three you should know about.
After a strength-training workout, your muscles are fatigued and need rest and recovery time. Giving your muscles the right recovery environment is important for muscle growth and for strength gains. Find out how your muscles repair and how it relates to muscle hypertrophy and strength.
Are you quick to reach for a bottle of ibuprofen when you’re sore from a workout? Ibuprofen, and other NSAID, and exercise don’t always mix. In fact, taking these medications regularly during exercise carries health risks. Find out what these risks are.
Some athletes pop NSAID medications like Advil almost daily for muscle soreness or to treat an injury. This isn’t a good idea for a variety of reasons.
