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…
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…
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…
Are you looking for a small and easy way to improve your metabolic health without spending hours at the gym or walking for 10,000 + steps a day? Marc Hamilton, professor of Health and Human Performance at the University of Houston has one for you! He calls his groundbreaking new Xercise the “Soleus Pushup” (SPU).…
Habits play a crucial role in our lives, forming a large part of who we are and what we do. Studies suggest that up to 70% of our waking behavior is made up of habitual behavior. It is a common misconception that if someone cannot form one habit easily, they cannot form other habits easily.…
Exercise has long been known to have numerous benefits for physical health, but research is increasingly showing that it can also have a powerful impact on mental health. A recent overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses found that exercise is significantly more effective than top medications or counseling for improving mental health, and benefits were…
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