Unlocking the Secrets to Longevity

Adipocytes. 3d rendered close-up illustration of human fat cells. (Image by Olga Zinkevych on Shutterstock) Mouse model study shows how brown fat could improve exercise performance and extend one’s lifespan In a nutshell Brown fat, unlike white fat, burns calories and can boost exercise performance by improving blood flow to muscles during physical activity Mice…

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Does your workout affect your cortisol? Here’s what science says

(Here’s how low-intensity training transforms your body.) In fact, persistent cortisol elevation is more often linked to inadequate nutrition than to workout intensity itself. Those on chronically low-carbohydrate or low-calorie diets may experience prolonged cortisol elevations, Duclos says. When the body chronically lacks fuel, it compensates by releasing more cortisol to break down fat, muscle,…

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‘The single mistake I made in the gym that almost killed me’

Charlotte Metcalfe still lives with the effects today The incident changed Charlotte’s life in an instant(Image: Charlotte Metcalfe) A powerlifter who suffered a serious brain bleed just weeks before a major competition went on to win a silver medal – despite the life-threatening risks. Charlotte Metcalfe is no stranger to sporting injuries, having suffered nine…

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CrossFit Open Workout 25.2 Analysis

The second workout of the 2025 CrossFit Open was a repeat of 22.3. It included double-unders, thrusters of increasing weights, pull-ups, chest-to-bar pull-ups, and bar muscle-ups. The workout had a challenging 12-minute time cap, and athletes who did not finish the workout in time posted scores of how many reps they completed. Unlike 25.1, which…

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