Muscle Tightness and Muscle Knots
Let’s talk about that bulge By Dr. Allan Bacon The Rundown It’s common practice in physiotherapy circles to identify phenomena referred to as “tight muscles” or “muscle...
Read more Insulin Resistance
Resist the Urge to Listen to Influencers By Dr. Allan Bacon The Rundown My buddy insulin gets a bad rap…because he can be the bad guy…sometimes. But other times, he’s the hero we didn’t know we needed!...
Read moreNon-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis
Understanding NEAT By Dr. Allan Bacon Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) is the energy expended by everything we do that is not related to basal metabolic rate (the energy required to live), eating (the thermic effect of...
Read moreOptimize Your Protein Intake
Dietary Protein As a fitness minded individual, it is important to both understand protein quality and to assure adequate protein intake to help you reach your physique, health, and performance goals. In this article we will discuss optimal daily...
Read moreEnergy Balance, Metabolic Adaptation, And Starvation Mode
It’s All About the Calories By Dr. Allan Bacon Weight loss and weight gain are driven by energy balance.1 Energy balance is a simplified concept to succinctly explain when and why weight change occurs. Contrary to popular...
Read moreWhy you’re not losing weight
Patience or Programming? By Dr. Allan Bacon Losing weight is a difficult battle. The sheer volume of information out there can leave you feeling overwhelmed. You have unsuccessfully tried to lose weight in the past, or have lost...
Read moreYou aren’t training hard enough (and how to fix it)
From Intermediate to Advanced By Dr. Allan Bacon The Rundown Sorry to say, chances are you are flat out poor at assessing your own intensity. This is a big deal considering the most important factor for maximizing strength and...
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