Hormones have become a hot topic of debate in recent years, and you’ve likely encountered all kinds of conflicting information regarding their impact on health and fitness. No doubt you’ve heard that ‘insulin is the devil’ when it comes to fat loss. Or that cortisol is the ‘enemy’ that you need to avoid at all…

Key Takeaways Researchers identify that scientific studies need to better account for gender differences, as factors like the menstrual cycle, concentrations of hormones, and contraceptive drugs all play roles in individual variability. Even though men and women are more similar than they are different, female physiology has unique characteristics that require a different focus. One…

Key takeaways The information age provides us with a double-edged sword – unlimited access to unfiltered information 24/7. Fitness myths perpetuate societal norms of what women are ‘expected’ to be and want. Fitness myths take advantage of these societal expectations to tap into women’s emotions and draw them in. While some fitness myths start harmlessly,…

Women are often concerned about weight gain when they start taking hormonal birth control. But we looked at the science to separate fact and fiction when it comes to weight gain related to the pill. The use of hormonal birth control is common among women worldwide, but not only to prevent unwanted pregnancy; many…

Androgens are a group of natural or synthetic steroid hormones that primarily influence the growth and maintenance of masculine characteristics. Androgens, such as testosterone, are vital to the normal functioning of the reproductive system, lean muscle growth, bone strength and emotional and cognitive functioning. They are often referred to as “male hormones” but are…