The last two weeks, we explored how cortisol is often oversimplified as “the stress hormone,” spiking in moments of intense “fight or flight” survival instincts. The usual example is the
Last week, we covered some common misconceptions about the “stress hormone” we call cortisol. This week, we’ll look at several intriguing studies that explore how sustained stress negatively impacts our cognitive
The following article is a 4:30 minute read For decades, one of the major foundations of the personal trainer’s bible has been that one should never bend their back to
This week we wrap up our series on everyone’s go-to macro, protein. We recap and clarify the most common misconceptions about protein, cover how much protein is healthy, and the
It’s no secret the last ten or so years has seen a diet culture shift that focuses on one “macro,” and that “macronutrient” is protein. Instead of tracking calories, dieters are
By now, the CrossFit craze has subsided, but not without changing gym culture and current fitness models. In twenty years, CrossFit grew rapidly to thousands of locations across the world.