Lately there's a lot of discussion, fear and debate about the impact that microplastics are having on our bodies. A recent Pump Club newsletter from Arnold discusses research that reports people who eat more fiber (30+ grams/day) showed a significant reduction in microplastic absorption compared to those with lower fiber intake. And a recent Whoop podcast featuring Dr. Federica Amati from Zoey discusses how fiber (which beans are very rich in) positively impacts gut health.
I love leg day. As someone who has struggled with his weight and suffered through back injuries, having strong legs and executing powerful squats and deadlifts makes me feel good and working the big muscles of the lower body keeps me lean. But I get that a lot of folks dread leg day. In today's post I'll show you how to build a balanced leg workout whether your goal is general fitness, weight loss, hypertrophy/muscle growth or strength.
I recently noticed that my fitness wearable (Whoop) started automatically estimating V02 Max and in talking with clients this week I learned Apple, Garmin and many other popular wearables do the same. I wrote about this health and fitness metric back in 2019. I’d say the results given by wearables are “cool” and “interesting”. If you want to get more precise, you can perform a more robust and more accurate test wearing a mask while performing strenuous cardio (usually on a treadmill but also possible on a bike or rower).