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- Static vs Dynamic Core Strength: How Do They Differ?
Sample Workout Routine: Warm-Up (5-10 minutes): Dynamic stretches and light cardio to get your muscles warm and ready to work Stabilization Exercises (10 minutes): Dynamic Core Exercises (10 minutes): Cool Down (5-10 minutes): Static stretching and deep breathing exercises Aim for doing a core strengthening routine twice a week
- The 5 Pillars of Wellness and Why Each Matters - Cathe Friedrich
Mental health is another pillar that doesn’t get the attention it deserves Emotional well-being, including how you manage stress, emotional resilience, and your psychological state are key Mental health is not merely the absence of mental disorders; it has to do with resilience, having a positive mindset and being emotionally stable
- The Science-Backed Benefits of Bitter Foods for Your Gut
Bitter foods also support digestion through their effects on a substance your small intestines produce called cholecystokinin (CCK), When you eat a meal, your small intestines naturally produce CCK High-protein meals augment CCK release the most But when you add bitterness to the mix, your intestines produce even more CCK
- Blog Archives • Cathe Friedrich
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- Understanding the Science of Lactic Acid and Muscle Fatigue
As your muscles work at a high intensity, your oxygen levels drop, and lactic acid builds up This also drops the pH (acid-base balance) of your muscles and blood As the acidity in your muscles rises, your muscles start to feel heavy and tired You also get a burning sensation that tells you to slow down, as your muscles are exhausted
- How Much Glycogen Can Your Body Store? • Cathe Friedrich
Studies show most people can store a maximum of 15 grams of glycogen per kilogram of body mass So, an 80-kilogram person can hoard a maximum of around 1,200 kilograms of glycogen under optimal conditions That’s not insignificant since 1,200 grams of glycogen is equivalent to 4,800 calories of energy Exercise, of course, depletes glycogen
- From Gym to Genes: Can Exercise Really Change Your DNA?
Methylation is one type of epigenetic regulation of genes, changes that alter the expression of genes without changing the gene (or DNA) sequence Exercise brought about these changes The researchers found that exercise-methylated genes are involved in insulin sensitivity, glucose and fat metabolism, and inflammation
- The Morning Height Boost: Why You’re Taller When You Wake Up
When you awaken in the morning, gravitational forces on your spine are at their lowest But once you’ve walked around for a while, gravity exerts its pull, compressing the cartilage discs between your vertebrae, making you shorter So, you can expect a height difference of 0 5 to 0 75 inches between morning and evening due to this compression
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