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OKKULO, the team behind new methods of improving athlete performance via exposure to specialized lighting conditions, has demonstrated a 72% improvement in anticipation times, and an 18.8% reduction in sensory reaction times in soccer players. But what is light-based training, and what does it...

Red light therapy is the talk of the town among wellness circles right now. This treatment uses specific light wavelengths to potentially address aches, pains, and even skin concerns. It works by exposing your body to low-level red and near-infrared light waves. These wavelengths interact with...

For some people, the slightest noise awakens them at night. For others, the wailing siren of a passing fire truck doesn’t disturb their slumber. Just why, though, remains a bit of a mystery. Although many people are self-proclaimed light sleepers or heavy sleepers, researchers have found that...

The Choice Between Light, Dark, or Medium It wouldn’t be a revelation to say that coffee is a popular beverage for athletes and non-athletes alike. Humans have been consuming it at least since 1,000 AD. In the USA, it’s the number one source of caffeine consumption 6 (1,2). For those who...

When it comes to training, there is one thing that is often overlooked and not very commonly discussed: Injury prevention. This is extremely important! We all tend to stay distractedly focused on our lofty gain goals (which there is nothing wrong with lofty gain goals) or on our desire to lose...

If you’re a national-level (or even amateur) bodybuilder, chances are you’ve had to fly across several time zones to compete in a contest. Sadly, this can totally throw off your body’s natural sleep-wake cycles and disrupt your routine. (Or worse yet, ruin your peak week.) The good news is there...

By: Matt Weik Many things can affect your health (good and bad) and sleep is one of them. Those who focus on their health and fitness levels have a means of tracking their progress and determining factors such as weight, lean muscle mass, body fat, body measurements, strength, blood profile...

The Hardcore 40 combines a high-speed, fat burning workout system with HIIT cardio and a precision diet to melt away fat and leave behind muscle. It’s time for all out war on fat. You have a goal – look good by Summer, lean out before your next birthday, or drop the freshman 15 – and now you...

IFBB Pro League women’s bodybuilder Kristina Mendoza has a physique worthy of standing on any stage, but what fans know her best for are her quads. Knowing a lot of people wonder what her keys are for building great legs, she shared her insights with Whitney Jones and Alina Popa on a recent...

Struggle to keep your eyes open during class? Always find yourself dozing off in the middle of the afternoon? It's no secret, sleep is one of the most important regulators of our energy levels. We live in a culture that is sleep deprived 24/7. Teenagers, college students, working adults, and...

Red light therapy is a non-invasive tool used by many of today’s elite athletes to speed up recovery and improve their overall health. If you are wondering how RLT is applied, or what it may offer, here is an introduction to the healing power of light. What is red light therapy? Red light...

If you’re watching your weight and perusing the beer aisle, it’s tempting to buy a six-pack of light beer as a less-unhealthy option compared to regular, full-flavor beer. Research shows the soda equivalent, diet soda, may come with its own health costs — artificially-sweetened drinks have been...

You know regular exercise, quality sleep, drinking plenty of water and eating a well-balanced diet can boost metabolism, helping burn more calories and move the needle on the scale. But research also shows light exposure, especially in the evenings, could hamper your metabolism. THE STUDY...

If you’re watching your weight and perusing the beer aisle, it’s tempting to buy a six-pack of light beer as a less-unhealthy option compared to regular, full-flavor beer. Research shows the soda equivalent, diet soda, may come with its own health costs — artificially-sweetened drinks have been...

Cristian Blazquez / Shutterstock Staring at the cool-toned glow of your phone screen, known as "blue light," at night is harmful to your sleep patterns, right? It's such a common belief that phones these days typically have some version of a "night mode" that tweaks the screen's color to warmer...

Erica Schultz We spend one-third of our lives doing it—or at least we should. Sleep bolsters our immune system, and a deficit of it has been linked to such catastrophic health consequences as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and heart failure. It’s crucial for proper brain functioning, enhancing...

OPENING ARGUMENTS DEFENSE Always present the muscle with a different stimulus to avoid plateaus. By changing the load (light or heavy weights) constantly throughout the week (daily undulating periodization), you’ll keep the muscle guessing since it has to adapt to an unexpected challenge...

Pavel Ythjall HOW COMPLICATED DO YOU WANT TO MAKE IT? NOT VERY, WE HOPE. You go to the gym, you pick big compound moves, hit them as heavy as possible with good form in hypertrophy-centric rep ranges, go home, devour tons of protein and some carbs, rest, and repeat. And then you grow. That’s...

So since I moved in the first quarter of 2016, I've been living in a house with ALL LED lighting due to efforts in power conservation. I also have all LED lights at my work location. Since moving, I've been unable to figure out what the problem is...I just wasn't healing from anything. I was...

Former UFC champ Jon Jones avoids jail time with plea deal By Ryan McKinnell Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is one step closer to becoming a professional athlete again. On Tuesday, Jones appeared in Bernalillo County Court to answer for his part in an April hit-and-run that...