What it is: Today, Apeiron Life Senior Physical Performance Specialist John Snyder, is going to break down how exercise affects weight loss and the types of training most effective to reach your goals. What the science says: Weight lifting, interval training, and steady-state cardio are all effective forms of exercise that can contribute to weight loss when combined with a proper diet. Each has its unique benefits and considerations. Let's compare them in the context of weigh

What is it: When the outdoor temperatures dip, it’s normal to feel the gravitational pull of the couch rather than the trails. But...

What it is: Hyper-focusing on the calories in your meals does not create healthy eating patterns, as the science is more complex than most people realize. Previously, we broke down the process required to alter body composition through the Calories In Calories Out equation. But we wanted to clarify that a calorie is not necessarily just a calorie when it comes to the lived environment. Scientifically, a nutritional calorie is the energy unit we receive from food. Carbohydrat

What is it: Confusion often surrounds weight as you may feel unable to control it and are receiving mixed messages from diet culture. One such question is, ‘Can you damage your metabolism?’ The straightforward answer is yes. However, unless it is due to a metabolic disorder like type 1 diabetes, it is not a permanent change to your metabolic process. Changes due to weight gain/loss, muscle gain/loss, or any other shifts in body status are not permanent but may take time and e

What it is: There are two main types of fat within the human body. White adipose tissue (WAT) is a yellow substance with a simple cellular structure. However, it is an efficient energy storage system and an incredibly complex endocrine organ that secretes hormones and bioactive molecules known as adipokines. A healthy amount of fat is vital as it cushions our organs and insulates body heat. Brown adipose tissue (BAT) is not as prevalent as WAT, but it has unique metabolic a

What it is: After we eat, our body starts to break down the food for fuel, and in the process, our blood glucose levels rise. The meal’s contents, genetics, stress, and even environmental factors can affect how high our blood sugar rises after a meal. A regular intake of 3 meals daily can keep our cravings and health balanced. However, constant consumption of food can lead to too much glucose in the bloodstream and may cause health issues, such as cardiovascular disease and t

What it is: Electric and magnetic fields, collectively referred to as electromagnetic fields (EMFs), are forces generated by...

What is it: Dancing has always been intertwined within our cultures; from rituals to celebrations, we've incorporated rhythmic movement...

What it is: It’s no coincidence that a few nights of poor sleep leaves us feeling under the weather. Or that age-old wisdom prescribes a...

What is it: Red light therapy (RLT) (i.e. low-level laser therapy (LLLT) or photobiomodulation (PBM)) is a non-invasive treatment that...