How Insulin Works
Introduction Insulin is one of the most researched hormones in physiology and medicine. Despite its centrality in health and disease, it is often oversimplified...
Metabolism, Genetics, and Calorie Burning
Metabolism, Genetics, and Calorie Burning: How Much Is Inherited? Introduction Metabolism is a word frequently used in discussions about weight management, fitn...
Resetting Metabolism
Introduction Clients and coaches alike know the frustrating experience of a fat loss plateau. Despite consistent effort, tracking, and exercise, weight loss slo...
Calorie Surplus Drives Fat Gain
I. Introduction The relationship between calorie intake and weight gain is often framed as a battle between “calories” and “hormones.” Insulin, cortisol, leptin...
Glucose and Fructose
Introduction The differences between glucose and fructose are a topic that begs to be understood, especially in an era where dietary sugar intake is under inten...
Anterior, posterior, WTH?
Understanding Body Directional Terms in Anatomy and Fitness Whether you're in the gym, on a massage table, or in a physical therapy clinic, directional terms ar...