A large research review has modeled how weekly training sets relate to muscle size and strength. The authors combined many resistance training studies and treated weekly sets as a continuous dose. They also counted exercises in two ways. A direct…
Walking, whether outdoors or indoors, is good for your body and mind. Experts say that going outside adds useful variety and mood benefits, while a treadmill is a reliable choice when weather, safety or time are barriers. The best plan…
A fitness director who works in a longevity clinic recommends three simple compound exercises for healthy aging: These moves use many muscles at the same time, they mirror daily actions like sitting down, lifting from the floor, and pulling a…
According to the video: The NCSA claims that 30-60 seconds is the optimal rest period between sets for muscle growth. Rest periods are not as important as we thought. Volume that the rest period allows us to do is important.…
Steve Jobs’s habit of taking walks when faced with tough mental challenges is supported by modern neuroscience. According to Cambridge-trained neuroscientist Mithu Storoni, walking after 10 minutes of intense focus can enhance brain function, making it easier to find solutions.…
A Canadian company has developed robotic hiking pants with an exosqueleton, offering a 40% boost to knee joints during uphill hikes. These pants are expected to be available by 2025. Robotic hiking pants, designed to assist with outdoor activities, can…
the molecular and lifestyle interventions to slow cognitive decline and diseases like Alzheimer’s. Key points include the importance of longevity pathways (Sirtuins, AMPK, mTOR), the benefits of a Mediterranean diet, omega-3 fatty acids, and aerobic exercise. Supplements like NAD boosters…
The importance of exercise and adversity mimetics in activating longevity pathways. David Sinclair explains how vigorous exercise, intermittent fasting, and exposure to temperature extremes (cold and heat) mimic biological adversity, turning on protective genes like mTOR, AMPK, and sirtuins. These…
The podcast “Lifespan” by Dr. David Sinclair, a Harvard Medical School professor, explores the science of aging and how to live a longer, healthier life. Topics include breakthroughs in anti-aging research, dietary practices, lifestyle changes, and the roles of specific…