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“Body composition describes an individual's body fat and lean mass. Excess body fat promotes systemic inflammation (which can promote neuroinflammation) and drives immune-related inflammatory processes. Lean muscle mass, however, may be protective against inflammation.”

“Lactate, once thought to cause muscle fatigue, now shown to be shuttled into other tissues such as the brain where it is used as energy. Lactate also acts as a signaling molecule that can gene expression and has been shown to increase brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).”

“Some research has suggested that BDNF production is stimulated by irisin, a hormone secreted from muscle in response to exercise. Irisin may mediate some of the beneficial effects of exercise and sauna use in humans, but additional research is needed.”

“The researchers' analysis identified 97 genes that might influence a person's VO2 max response to exercise training by modulating muscle function and efficiency, electrolyte balance, lipid metabolism, oxidative phosphorylation, energy production, and oxygen delivery.”

“These findings suggest that a simple question about lifting something as ordinary as a grocery bag or a full laundry basket could present a practical, affordable method for identifying muscle weakness and flagging potential health issues, with no clinic or special equipment necessary.”

“decreased fat mass increased lean muscle mass improved glucose tolerance improved lipid profile reduced inflammation higher mitochondrial volume protection from mild-age related fatty liver increased production of ketone bodies protection from obesity...”

“Sauna use mimics exercise by improving heat tolerance and endurance, increasing cardiorespiratory fitness, and reducing muscle soreness. Sauna protocols include a temperature of 80-90 degrees Celsius for 15-30 minutes, 1-3 times per week, after an exercise session.”

“This myth is based on the commonly held belief that lactate is a waste product formed by working muscles during intense exercise. According to this belief, lactate and its conjugate, lactic acid, build up in muscles, contributing to fatigue and subsequent performance losses.”

“Diet alone won't help you build and maintain muscle. For that, you need to include resistance training, which challenges your muscles, inducing metabolic and mechanical stressors that promote growth and strength.”