First, let’s get something clear. There’s technically no such thing as “junk food.” There’s food, and there’s junk. Junk food isn’t food. It’s a “food-like substance” that is engineered and manufactured to feel and taste like food, but the ultra-processing turns it into a different category that your body doesn’t recognize as food. It’s just…
Read MoreI’ve long taught that exercise favorably changes the balance of your gut microbiome, independent of diet, to raise your metabolism and fat-burning ability. I’ve also taught how important exercise is for your immune health. And I’ve explained how exercise – especially intense exercise like X Gym – gives you the “high” which helps with mood,…
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More good news – especially for post-menopausal women! Here’s the bottom line: A new research paper examined the relationship between physical activity, sedentary time, and mortality risk among older women, and whether this relationship is affected by genetic predisposition for longevity. The study used data from the Objective Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Health cohort of…
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I get this question a lot, and often as a statement from runners who assume their osteoarthritis is a result of their past running. I was recently sent this article by a doctor friend who wanted my thoughts on it because the “study” claims that running does not cause osteoarthritis (the wearing down of the…
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Bifidobacterium is a genus of bacteria that is a vital member of your gut microbiome, being mostly responsible for providing you with a healthy immune system as its main benefit and function. Research has shown that bifidobacteria may also have a number of other health benefits. For example, they may help to prevent or treat…
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When people come to the X Gym, one of the things they acquire is pain tolerance (physical and mental). They also learn how to work hard. Some people start at the X Gym with zero pain tolerance or work ethic. Others completely “kill it” on their first workout. Why is this? I’ve observed over the…
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