🍏 Boost Your Brain Power With a 10 Minute Run

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NEWSLETTER - ISSUE #25

Dec 17, 2023 Issue # 25 — Weekly Wellness Wisdom   Welcome to the Naked Newsletter, your source for wellness and wisdom.  In this edition, we'll visit seven of the world's most famous gyms, go snowboarding with Mark McMorris and Seb Toots, explore when we hit our prime in life, and uncover hacks to make your favorite Starbucks holiday drinks healthy.

TOP 3 MUST READS OF THE WEEK Is It All DownHill From Here? When is the prime of your life? Is it the wild 20s, the insightful 30s, or the stability-building 40s? Once you hit your peak, does life get better with age, or is it all downhill? Find out how to take it to the limit and live your best life. 7 of the Most Famous Gyms in the World Barbell training grounds like Gold's Gym in Venice, CA; Westside Barbell in Columbus, OH; and Oxygen Gym in Kuwait have produced bodybuilding and powerlifting champions like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Louie Simmons, and Larry Wheels. If you're traveling and looking for a place to drop-in for a workout, here are 7 of the world's most famous gyms. VO2max Just Turned 100! "Maximal Oxygen Consumption," or VO2Max, celebrated its 100th anniversary, and we're exploring the importance of this cardiovascular function. VO2Max is the body's maximum ability to take in and process oxygen and pump blood throughout the body. In other words, it affects how hard and long the body can maintain during intense exercise. If you want to improve your endurance for an upcoming race or want to boost your cardiovascular capacity for overall health, understanding VO2Max is a step in the right direction.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Hacks to Make Your Favorite Starbucks Holiday Drinks Healthy "Coffee is life!" For many people, Starbucks is a pit stop on the way to work in the morning. If you enjoy the sweeter things in life, then you're probably a latte connoisseur. The downside is that drinks like Peppermint Mochas and Caramel Brulée Latte are often high in sugars and fats, but there's a solution to any dilemma. These nutrition experts say that you can still have your favorite latte and keep it healthy too…with a few modifications. The Mark McMorris & Seb Toots Snowboarding Training Guide Lifting weights has crossed over into sports like surfing and snowboarding, helping athletes grow and reach new heights in their crafts. See how Canadian snowboarders Mark McMorris and Seb Toots credit hitting the gym, having fun, and finding flow for helping them prepare for snowboarding season and stand on the X Games podiums. Boost Your Brain Power With a 10-minute Run If you've been telling yourself that you'll get up early for a morning run or go for a jog during your lunch break but always miss the opportunity due to a lack of time, your day is about to change. The University of Tsukuba in Japan published a study in Scientific Reports, finding that running just 10 minutes can improve your cognitive performance. Triggering the prefrontal cortex, it's the area of the brain responsible for work-related tasks like planning, memory, and goal-setting. Consider skipping your mid-day social media scroll and take a 10 minute stroll to boost your mood and decision-making. Barbell Rows v. Chest-Support Rows   Doing barbell rows and chest-supported rows on pull-day is always a toss up. Known for developing strong and well-defined back muscles, both should be in your training program, but is one better than the other?   To find out which is best for your fitness goals, check out this comparison guide that may help you pull together a few ideas. TRENDING ON SOCIAL Does Your Protein Contain Heavy Metals?   We use protein powder for different reasons and benefits, but consuming heavy metals isn't any of them.   Industry research has found that some of the most popular protein powders on the market contain metals like mercury and lead. You're probably wondering how you can reduce your chances of ingesting them in your post-workout protein shake.   Fear not! Nutrition Coach Maya Valenti has the scoop on what to look for and avoid on nutrition labels when buying your protein powder.

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