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Vital Science Mindfulness Meditation

M&F: Mindful Muscle – Practicing Mindfulness to Improve Your Gains

Mindful Muscle-Practicing Mindfulness to Improve Your Gains   Dwayne N. Jackson, PhD   Let’s play a game of word association! Before reading any further, ponder this question: What state of mind do you associate with anabolism and muscle building? What were the first words that popped into your mind? Were they related to aggression, intensity, …

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Vital Science Gut Health

M&F: Gut Health for Gains

Gut Health for Gains   Dwayne N. Jackson, PhD   In the quest for lean muscle gains, gut health is often overlooked. High protein diets containing very little variety, very low fibre, and lack of micronutrient-dense foods currently rule the fitness landscape—setting up many fitness enthusiasts and athletes for gut health issues down the road. …

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Vital Science Exercise Medicine

M&F: Exercise is medicine

Exercise is  Preventive Medicine   Dwayne N. Jackson, PhD   What motivates you to train? Is it aesthetics? Competition? Strength? Endurance? Injury rehab? Or something else? Certainly, we all enjoy the aesthetic and performance improvements we reap with consistent training; but, we mustn’t overlook the science illustrating improvements in immunity,  inflammation, and neurochemistry we get …

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M&F: Protein & Muscle Building Q&A

Protein & Muscle Building Q&A   Science-based answers to 6 of the most common questions regarding protein intake and muscle building   Dwayne N. Jackson, PhD Research over several decades has proven over and over again that protein is vital for anyone aiming to maximize muscularity and athletic performance. This makes sense since protein constitutes …

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Vital Science Stress Rest and Growth

M&F: STRESS + REST = GROWTH

STRESS + REST = GROWTH   Rest Days: We All Need Them   Dwayne N. Jackson, PhD   You’ve likely heard the saying, “that which does not kill you, only makes you stronger”. But, when we apply this anecdote to stress and adaptation, it’s only partially true. Although the body has a remarkable ability to …

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