Psychological Effects of Dopamine
Do you ever wonder why the first “prep” or even for non-competitors, the first “body-fat reduction” diet phase seems easier? Over the years, I have always said in bodybuilding that [...]
Why is Sea Salt or Pink Salt Important to Exercise?
Oftentimes, especially if your goal is to build muscle or is focused on training performance, you will see that I recommend salt intake pre or during workouts or both. Whis [...]
Body Image Influences
Why is body image a construct? Anyone reading this understands the societal influence on body image, but what exactly is that? Psychology pioneers Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow conceptualized [...]
Exercise Effects on Brain Health
Multiple factors influence cognitive decline as an individual ages, such as hormones, exercise levels, insulin resistance, and sleep quality over time, to name a few. I have said in the [...]
Understanding Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Women
Is testosterone replacement therapy appropriate for women? A controversial topic medically, the FDA currently only approves testosterone therapy in women for the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder in postmenopausal [...]
Competition vs Compassion
In general, when we think about the idea of competition, we think of sport. We think about playing a game and winning. In my gym many clients compete in bodybuilding [...]
