Size vs. Strength - Genetic Aspects

Myosin Light Chain Kinase (MLCK) is one of the genes associated with variations in strength.
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Tags: Muscle, Size, Strength, Hypertrophy, Genetics

Many people misuse the terms “theory” and “hypothesis” interchangeably. Read More...

Tags: Hypothesis, Science, Evolution, Theory

We have exciting news about the future for Exercise Science, LLC.

We will soon have a new home the Lakeview / Mid City area. If everything goes according to plan, our move dates are scheduled for May 10-11.

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Tags: Exercise Science, New Location, 5331 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, 70124

My thoughts on repetition speed, and force-velocity curve from muscle physiology.

Almost all of the mathematical calculations by engineers concerning repetition speed during resistance training makes several assumptions, looking at the below hand drawn image of a repetition schematic:

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Tags: Repetition speed, Force velocity curve, length tension curve, Muscle physiology, Momentum

Alzheimer's disease is being consistently referred to as type 3 diabetes. While the causes of Alzheimer's disease may be multifactorial, 80% of Alzheimer's patients have type 2 diabetes.


Alzheimer’s Disease Is Type 3 Diabetes—Evidence Reviewed
Suzanne M. de la Monte, M.D., M.P.H. and Jack R. Wands, M.D.
Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology
Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2008
© Diabetes Technology Society

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Tags: Alzheimer's, type 3 diabestes, ketogenic diet, Brain, Memory

The next lecture I will be giving will probably be in September of 2020. I know that seems a bit far away. The lecture will be titled, “Exercise, Diet, and Cognitive Function Over the Life Span.” There is an enormous about of data that has been published on these topics, including older and newer research. I will be trickling out a few of the more relevant studies over the next several months. So, watch this space.

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Tags: Memory, High Intensity Interval Training, HIT, BDNF, Aging, Cognitive Function

I was recently questioned about the various ways I defined intensity. This was originally written on August 5th, 2004 on my Clinical Exercise Tech Yahoo Group / Email list. Read More...

Tags: Intensity, Muscle Fatigue, load, training

When I wrote the original “Exercise and Genetic Variability" presentation / lecture for the 2006 High Intensity Training Seminar, hosted by Bo Raily in Indianapolis, the information presented was ground breaking. Read More...

Tags: Hypertrophy, Muscle, Mutation, Genetics, Exercise, Strength Training