Brains&Brawn

  Muscles. Loved by some, feared by many.         Muscles are an integral part of our body's anatomy. They play a crucial role in our overall health and wellbeing. While many associate muscles with bodybuilders or athletes, and the vast majority of individuals who train for muscle doing so mainly for aesthetically motivated reasons, the benefits of a sufficient muscle mass to bodyfat ratio in the human body extends far beyond pretty instagram photos    . Let's delve into the fascinating world of muscles and explore the numerous advantages they offer.     1:    Strength output: One of the most apparent functions of well developed muscles is increased strength and performance output. This translates into a    better quality of living as daily tasks like carrying groceries, picking up your kids or even moving your couch becomes easier activities to perform. Strength is never a weakness, weakness is never a strength.   ...

  Introduction: In today's modern world, constant chair sitting has become the norm for most people. From sitting while driving to work to sitting at the office hunched over a computer to sitting to eat and everything in between , we find ourselves spending prolonged periods in seated positions. However, the human body is designed for movement, and excessive sitting has detrimental effects on our health and well-being. In contrast, incorporating more squats into our daily routines can provide a multitude of benefits. In this article, we explore why modern humans should prioritize sitting less and squatting more, both as an exercise and a resting position which is beneficial for improving physical fitness, posture, and overall health.  The Asian squat, also known as the deep squat, is a position commonly used in many Asian and indigenous communities for various activities such as resting, cooking, and even using the restroom. This simple yet powerful posture involves squatting ...

You’re trying to lose fat not weight, the weight loss is a side effect of eating less than you’re burning for energy daily . Hear me out .       Firstly cardio , streetname for cardiovascular training can be any exercise that is done    for a protracted period of time which keeps your heart rate at a significantly higher pace .      A practice that task’s the body’s respiratory system, promoting more blood flow , strengthening the heart and lungs , reducing blood pressure and generally keeping you healthy.     A variety of exercises ranging from running to rowing to jump rope and jump squats, cardio sends an endurance building stimulus to the body making it more efficient utilizing oxygen and conserving energy expenditure.     That said , except you are an athlete and training for competition, hours of cardio as your major stimulus for fat loss can be quite detrimental to an individual .     Cardio does not discrimina...

  If there is one supplement that has been researched and scrutinized repeatedly and extensively it’s creatine . The actual compound is naturally produced in the body starting in the kidneys and completed in the liver. The end product of this synthesis is called phosphocreatine and it is stored in the skeletal muscles, brain, testes and other tissues .       Phosphocreatine increases your body’s ATP stores which provides energy when performing high strength output exercises. More ATP , more energy.      Creatine has also been Shown to increase Lean muscle mass, and boosts athletic performance output in both heavy strength training and any high intensity interval exercises or sports like weightlifting, wrestling, powerlifting etc , providing the quick burst of energy needed for explosive strength.     Creatine has also been shown to be very beneficial for brain health ,with individuals on a plant based diet showing the most improveme...

  Protein. What is it and why is it the best thing for you.  There’s a saying that for physical development, 70% of the work is done in the kitchen. I do not necessarily agree with that percentage but yes, you are what you eat.  The human body is literally made up of protein. It can be found In every cell and tissue in the human anatomy.  Protein is made of amino acids ,which join together to form a chain and are responsible for the growth and maintenance of tissue in the body .  There are over 500 known amino acids in nature,20 of these amino acid are necessary for a functional human . 11 of this 20 are considered unessential acids and are naturally produced in the human body. 9 of these amino acids are called essential amino acids,as they cannot be produced by the human body and must be consumed through food. These amino acids aid in repairing muscle tears induced through strength training, leading to muscles healing faster and stronger than before. Certain am...

  If you’re reading this you probably already exercise. We all come in the fitness space for different reasons, some for health , some for aesthetics , some to feel stronger , some for mental health. Being a personal trainer I see everyday people come into the gym space with two main goals , weight loss and muscle gain, with most not understanding the differences between the various forms of exercises , the stimulus they send to the body and the results of said methods. Now performing any form of exercise is to be applauded, but i must say that there are more optimal exercises and less optimal exercises depending on your goal. In this piece we explain what exercise is , the different classifications, and their pros and cons .    Firstly, the term exercise can be any physical activity that is performed with the goal of maintaining and enhancing the body’s efficiency and esthetic .     With a wide range of options from bodybuilding to yoga , Olympic weightlif...