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Incorporating isometric exercises into your routine improves muscle activation, joint health, and mental resilience while minimizing body wear and tear. Key Takeaways Strength and Stability: Isometric training builds strength and improves joint stability by engaging muscles in static holds without dynamic movement. Injury Prevention: It reduces joint stress and is ideal for injury recovery and long-term joint health. Improved Muscle Activation: Isometric exercises recruit hard-to-activate muscle fibers, enhancing overall muscle strength and control. Mental Resilience: Holding challenging positions builds mental toughness, fostering discipline and focus. Versatility: Isometric training is adaptable to all fitness levels and can complement dynamic exercises. Check out the full article below to learn about incorporating isometric training into your routine. https://lnkd.in/eA9hBFM2

Excellent Open Access systematic review highlighted by the BJSM. One of the many reasons we value HIIT training and work it into all our clients' programming. It does not need to be long, it does not need to be high-volume, but it does need to be consistent! Are you consistently hitting HIIT training?

Power training for older adults is a transformative approach to reducing fall risk by improving balance, reaction time, and functional mobility. Key Takeaways: Power Training Improves Balance Quickly: Fast, explosive exercises are more effective than traditional strength training for balance, making recovery from slips or trips easier. Enhances Functional Mobility and Agility: Older adults improve coordination and stability, helping them navigate daily tasks more efficiently.    Strengthens Bones and Reduces Injury Risk: Power training builds muscle strength and bone density, reducing fracture risk from falls, especially for individuals with osteoporosis. Dual-Task Training Prepares for Real-World Scenarios: Combining cognitive and physical tasks during exercises trains individuals to handle multitasking situations where falls often occur. Click the link below to learn more! https://lnkd.in/e-743PxE

An excellent highlight by Fitt Insider is how Americans are stressed out by work. Helping address this by teaching high-performing CEOs, business owners, and employees how to prioritize their health in today's demanding society is a massive part of what we do here at Apex Human Performance. We only see our clients for an hour a day, so a big part of their success comes from the other 23 hours they are not with us. This is where educating our clientele on the best approach to nutrition, exercise, and sleep for them becomes crucial. Outside of the bottom line for employers, Americans need to prioritize their health. Otherwise, they will spend all their hard-earned money on healthcare bills in their later years instead of enjoying them to the fullest.

In our first Apex Summary, we explore the latest research on how sleep impacts biomarkers associated with longevity and health. The following article is a quick summary of 10 studies on the topic. https://lnkd.in/eWRxzR8G

Sleep banking, the practice of extending sleep before periods of anticipated sleep deprivation, is a strategy to mitigate fatigue and enhance performance. This concept is particularly relevant for individuals in high-stress, performance-critical roles, such as shift workers, military personnel, and athletes. In this article, you can learn how to use sleep banking to your advantage. https://lnkd.in/eVeTyRpf

Aging is inevitable, but slowing its biological effects can improve our quality of life. Biomarkers provide insights into our biological age versus chronological age, helping identify early signs of aging and the effectiveness of interventions. This knowledge allows for targeted lifestyle changes that can promote longevity, making it possible to live longer and healthier. In this article, we’ll explore five essential biomarkers for longevity and how lifestyle changes can influence them, giving us tools to enhance our lifespan and, more importantly, our health span. https://lnkd.in/e4Mn_izS

Oura has a great jump on this with the acquisition of Veri and Oura beta testing a meals feature in their app. Allowing users to see how meal timing impacts their sleep, which provides insights into the users glucose levels. Sleep and glucose levels go hand in hand. Exciting things to come!

Creatine supplementation, commonly known for its muscle-enhancing properties, is gaining increasing attention for its potential to improve cognitive performance during periods of stress, such as sleep deprivation. This review explores the evidence that creatine can improve cognitive function, mood, and psychomotor skills after sleep deprivation. https://lnkd.in/ekXtQeme