by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Nov 5, 2016 | Fitness
A review of 34 studies showed that taking caffeine before and during exercise can increase muscle strength and endurance (European Journal of Nutrition, published online October 18, 2016;1-15). Taking 1-2mg of caffeine per pound of body weight can enhance performance...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Oct 23, 2016 | Fitness
A study from New Zealand shows that walking 10 minutes after meals lowers high blood sugar by more than 22 percent in diabetics, which is more effective than 30 minutes of exercise done once a day (Diabetologia, October 17, 2016). This agrees with other studies that...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Oct 9, 2016 | Fitness
Most bicycle shops are now selling motor-driven bicycles, which can be an ideal solution for a person who is out of shape or just not strong enough to ride a regular bike. Motor-driven stationary bicycles make it possible for just about anyone to gain the...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Sep 25, 2016 | Fitness
Most competitive athletes follow a stress and recover training program and so should you, even if you don’t compete in sports. To make muscles stronger, you need to exercise intensely enough to damage them, and to increase your ability to take in and use oxygen,...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Aug 14, 2016 | Fitness
When Michael Phelps won a gold medal in the 4 x 100 meter freestyle relay at the Rio Olympics, he was covered with red circles on his back and shoulders from cupping. Many of the U.S. swimmers and gymnasts at the Olympics are using cupping, along with massage, saunas,...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Aug 7, 2016 | Fitness
If you have children with exceptional athletic ability, make sure that you encourage them to study hard in school and prepare for a lifetime job outside of their sport to support themselves. Taking drugs that can harm you gives athletes a major unfair advantage over...
