HIIT vs. Zone 2: What’s the Best Cardio for Fat Burn and Endurance?
When it comes to cardio, two training styles are often touted as kings of the hill: high-intensity interval training (HIIT)...
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): Why Knowing Your RMR Can Boost Your Weight Loss
Have you ever heard someone blame a “slow metabolism” for weight gain or envy a friend’s “fast metabolism” that lets...
Personalized Fitness and Health with CPET and PNOĒ
Understanding CPET (Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing) Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) is a gold-standard method for evaluating how well the heart, lungs,...
RER Guardrails: Designing Zone 2 Using RER
RER Guardrails: Designing Zone 2 Using RER 0.80–0.85 Instead of %HR_max Understanding RER and Zone 2 Training Respiratory Exchange...
Why You Often Feel Bloated (and It’s Not Just Food)
Why You Often Feel Bloated (and It’s Not Just Food) Bloating – that uncomfortable full, tight feeling in your abdomen...
The Metabolic Damage of Bad Sleep
The Metabolic Damage of Bad Sleep Getting too little sleep doesn’t just make you groggy – it can wreak havoc...
Burnout Belly: Chronic Stress & Sluggish Metabolism Explained
Burnout Belly: The Hidden Link Between Chronic Stress and Sluggish Metabolism Burnout belly isn’t just about your waistline – it’s...
Perimenopause Digestion & Stress: How to Beat Bloating
Perimenopause Digestion & Stress: How Hormones Disrupt Your Gut Perimenopause digestion problems are one of the most overlooked symptoms...
Metabolic Age Testing — The Number That Might Matter More Than Your Birthday
What Is Metabolic Age? Metabolic age refers to the biological age of your body, which may differ from your chronological...
Are Wearables Accurate? Your smartwatch tracks everything—but is it telling the truth?
In today’s fitness-obsessed culture, wearables like Apple Watch, Garmin, Fitbit, and WHOOP dominate the landscape. They promise accurate heart rate...