Author Archives: Mike Sheridan
The 5 Best HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) Combos
The benefits of exercising with intensity are plentiful: unmatched improvements in insulin sensitivity and body composition mind-blowing reductions in triglyceride and blood glucose levels considerable increases in aerobic performance measures (that are equivalent to steady-state cardio in < 1/10th the time) And as we discussed in 1% Fitness, there are several ways you can tackle…
Research Recap – Apr 2016
Nutrition A new paper from the New Zealand Medical Association outlines the highly effective, and very simple protocol for reversing and preventing diabetes – eat less carbs! Here’s a quote that sums it up perfectly: “In individuals dependent on insulin and other hypoglycaemic medication, the difficulty of matching higher intakes of carbohydrates with the higher…
Get More From Your 45-Degree Back (Hyper) Extension
The 45-degree Back Extension (also known as the ‘Hyper Extension’), is an excellent exercise for strengthening the muscles of the lower back. Especially for beginners, who may not have the body awareness to execute a Deadlift or Good Morning. For advanced lifters, it’s a great pairing with an all-encompassing pressing movement; like the Flat Barbell…
1% Fitness FAQs – Looking to Gain Mass
This is probably the most popular question I get from men. To which I usually respond: “Does your leanness call for it?” I’ve never been a fan of bulking and cutting because carrying excess body fat makes you carry more excess body fat. People bulk up because they think it gives them more strength, and…
More Bad News for Vegetarians and Vegetable Oil
Every year there’s a new study attacking red meat, even though we’ve been eating it a lot longer than people have been avoiding it. And frankly, it’s what makes us human. The same can be said with respect to saturated fat. As historically speaking, we evolved from a diet high in animal fats – which…
Research Recap – Mar 2016
Nutrition An excellent article from Sujata Gupta in the journal Nature discusses what happened when we started eating meat, and what happens when we don’t eat it. Key takeaways include: To build and maintain a more complex brain, our ancestors used ingredients found primarily in meat, including iron, zinc, vitamin B12 and fatty acids. Deficiencies…
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis – The Most Common Autoimmune Condition You’ve Never Heard Of
Thyroid receptors are present in every cell in the body, and the thyroid hormones affect all major systems – having a direct impact on digestion, metabolism, cholesterol, body temperature, glucose tolerance, cognitive function, and fertility (to name a few). Sadly, thyroid dysfunction is on the rise. And though it’s rarely discussed, synthetic hormone medications are…
Strength Innovation – Bridged Floor Press
Not every exercise needs to be functional, and not every exercise needs to maximize strength. The end result is the same, in that we get stronger and move better, but often times this is because we’ve improved our muscle activation and coordination. “Is the Bridged Floor Press more functional than the Bench Press?” Yes. “Does…