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REAL-News--December-2023Dec 01

December 1, 2023 By Irv Rubenstein

REAL News – December 2023

December 2023 Collagen Supplements: Real News or Not? It is hard to discern fact from fiction these days, especially when it comes to nutritional supplements. For one thing, they are so unregulated that producers can put all kinds of substances in a pill and make many kinds of non-medical claims due to federal legislation datingRead More

Filed Under: Real News Tagged With: chronic ankle instability, collagen supplements, fall risk, hydration, kinesiotape, post-workout rehydration, power training

REAL-News --February-2025Aug 03

August 3, 2016 By Irv Rubenstein

Bigger Brains from Bigger Brawn?

Another article showing exercise reduces your risk of dementia comes out. And it seems even if you start later in life, your brain can still grow more neurons, get bigger, and be more resistant to dementia. That’s one reason for lifting weights in a way that challenges more than just your muscles; try challenging balanceRead More

Filed Under: Fitness Blog Tagged With: balance, brain, power training, protein, slows cognitive decline

Strength with Speed vs Sustained Contractions: Which is Better and Why (Not?)Jul 26

July 26, 2016 By Irv Rubenstein

Strength with Speed vs Sustained Contractions: Which is Better and Why (Not?)

This may sound wonky but I believe it highlights a few training considerations fitness pros and acolytes might consider. First of all, when it comes to strength or resistance training (RT), as compared to aerobic or cardiovascular training (AT), we have thousands of studies over dozens of years from all over the world on whichRead More

Filed Under: Fitness Blog Tagged With: Exercise, power training, resistance training, Senior Training, weight training

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