For a long time, scientists believed that you were born with the same number of brain cells you would die with. However, we now know that brain cells continue to grow throughout your life, a process called neurogenesis. Neurogenesis is the formation of new neuron cells in the brain. There are many different types of neuron cells, each playing an important role in various parts ...

In life, as well as your workouts, growth happens through challenges. We do not grow or make progress unless we push our boundaries and step out of our comfort zones. As you progress with your fitness routine, it’s important to continue assessing the difficulty of your workouts. Challenging yourself is vital to seeing results. When you challenge yourself, you can experience pos ...

Think about how many thoughts go through your mind each day. Now think about how many of those thoughts are negative. Our brains are designed this way to protect us. This is why we’re often much more aware of what is going wrong or could go wrong than what is going right or could go right in any given scenario. It’s survival! However, most of the time, this protective response ...

Preparation is a nonnegotiable for success, and workouts are no exception. The bridge between preparedness and max performance is evident; the better prepared you are, the more likely you are to achieve your fitness goals. A proper warm-up is not just about avoiding injuries, it’s about setting the standard for a focused, energized and efficient workout. Let’s break down what a ...

Fat, alongside carbohydrates and protein, is one of the macronutrients your body needs to survive. While dietary fats are sometimes viewed negatively, they offer numerous benefits that the body needs to thrive. Some vital benefits of dietary fat include brain health, energy, cell growth, absorption of vital nutrients and protection of organs. There are two types of dietary fats ...