What Are Atomic Habits? Part I Understanding and using habits for your health and freedom What Can Habits Really Do For You? In Atomic Habits, a book by James Clear, I found very useful reframes in how I look at habits and their effect on goals. Here I'll summarize for you some of the main [...]
How Do I Lose Weight? One of the most common questions I get from clients at DeSisto Strength Training is, “How Do I Lose Weight?” To answer them, it helps to define terms when discussing something that seems very common, but is actually specific and misleading when not clarified. In the quest for a healthier [...]
Does Resistance Training Make Your DNA Younger? Breaking news, exercise is good for everyone, and it's especially good for the elderly. Not very new news, is it? But, imagine it's 2007 and a study has come out to quietly state instead that the fountain of youth has been found! Would that not make headlines? [...]
Stop Doing Aerobics It's time to put this baby to bed. Aerobics is the baby, and it's tired. "What do you do for exercise?" "What do you do for exercise?" is a common question in today's society. It's a great way to start a discussion and maybe find some common ground. "I run on the [...]
Why does arthritis hurt? Arthritis can cause pain in the hands due to inflammation in the joints. Arthritis is a condition that involves inflammation of the joints, which can cause pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion. In the hands, arthritis can affect the joints of the fingers, wrists, and knuckles. The inflammation causes the [...]
Responding to High-Intensity Exercise Is Mainly Genetic High-Intensity exercise produces amazing results for most people. Benefits like vastly increased strength gains, improved blood biomarkers and accelerated fat-loss are all expected. But, why does high-intensity exercise work at all, and why do some people improve more than others? We now think we know why. Who Gains The Most? [...]
Over my 30+ years of supervising high-intensity exercise, one of the most common questions I get is: "Is strength training safe for my heart?" Often it’s followed with questions about exercise elevating blood pressure and heart rate and the potential risk of heart damage during the exercise performance. If you are concerned about whether high-intensity [...]
Myostatin protein is found to be heavily responsible for curbing muscle growth. Today researchers are finding ways to block myostatin and potentially rebuild muscle as we age and prevent age-related muscle wasting.
Unlocking the Power of Ketones and Intermittent Fasting: 5 Evidence-Based Benefits What is Ketosis and why should you care? In recent years, the combination of ketones and intermittent fasting has gained significant attention for its potential health benefits. By understanding the science behind these two powerful tools, we can harness their potential to optimize our [...]
Strengthen Your Forearms for a Healthier, More Active Life When it comes to exercise, many people tend to focus on the major muscle groups like the chest, legs, or core. However, neglecting the smaller muscle groups, such as the forearms, can have a significant impact on overall health and functionality. Strong forearms provide numerous benefits, [...]
