Issue No. 33: Supplements That Work- What Gym Owners Should Recommend for Longevity and Health
Good Morning! Welcome to this week’s edition of Morning Cowbell. Let’s take a look at the top stories and coolest trends shaping fitness and health.
💪 What Supplements Gym Owners Should Recommend: The supplement world is crowded, confusing, and often overhyped. But a handful of ingredients have stood up to serious scientific scrutiny. These are the ones worth keeping on your radar and recommending to your clients when the goal is feeling good now and building lasting health.
IN THIS ISSUE:
1. The Truth About Two-A-Day Workouts
2. Best Exercises for Longevity
3. Tracksmith Eliot Racer: Fast, Sleek, Stylish
4. Exercise Snacks: Quick Moves, Big Gains
5. Meditation: Simple Hacks for a Calmer, Clearer Mind
🐄 🐄 🐄 — John, Nolan and Josh
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The Truth About Two-A-Day Workouts
While training twice a day might seem like a fast track to peak performance, it's essential to weigh the benefits against the potential pitfalls.
The big picture: Boosted Performance: Engaging in two-a-day workouts can accelerate muscle growth and strength gains by increasing your overall training volume. Overtraining Risks: Without adequate rest, twice-daily sessions can lead to overtraining, increased injury risk, and potential burnout. Structured Planning is Key: To safely incorporate two-a-day workouts, it's crucial to allow sufficient recovery time between sessions, balance workout intensities, and prioritize nutrition and hydration.
The verdict: While two-a-day workouts can offer enhanced performance benefits, they require careful planning and attention to recovery to avoid overtraining and injury.
Best Exercises for Longevity
Turns out, the secret to longevity isn’t hidden in a lab - it’s in your gym bag. Here’s a breakdown of the best exercises to keep you moving, strong, and biologically younger than your years.
The big picture: Train for Life, Not Just Looks – Forget just chasing aesthetics; these exercises focus on functional fitness, which means making daily life easier — whether that’s carrying groceries, running after your kids, or simply getting up from the couch without groaning. Squats, lunges, push-ups, and pull exercises are key to keeping your body agile and capable for decades. Muscles Are Your Best Anti-Aging Weapon – Research shows that maintaining muscle mass protects against frailty, reduces injury risk, and improves metabolic health. That means fewer aches and pains, a lower chance of falling (literally), and better overall vitality. Enjoyment = Consistency = Results – The best workout isn’t the most hardcore one — it’s the one you actually enjoy and will stick to. Whether you prefer bodyweight exercises, resistance bands, or lifting heavy, consistency is what turns these moves into lifelong health insurance.
The verdict: Embracing functional exercises not only enhances daily life activities but also serves as a cornerstone for a longer, healthier existence.
Tracksmith
Tracksmith Eliot Racer: Fast, Sleek, Stylish
Tracksmith has entered the super shoe arena with the Eliot Racer, a race-day shoe that combines cutting-edge performance with classic aesthetics, challenging the neon-clad norms of modern racing footwear.
The big picture: The Eliot Racer features a drop-in midsole design, concealing part of its propulsive foam within the shoe to maintain a sleek, minimalist look without sacrificing performance. It combines supercritical TPU and Pebax foams, materials known for their lightweight and responsive properties, to provide a comfortable yet fast ride. Tracksmith's signature understated style is evident, offering runners a super shoe that looks as good as it performs, without the flashy designs typical of its competitors.
The verdict: The Tracksmith Eliot Racer successfully merges performance and style, offering a compelling option for runners seeking a race-day shoe that stands out for all the right reasons.
This cannabis startup pioneered “rapid onset” gummies
Most people prefer to smoke cannabis but that isn’t an option if you’re at work or in public.
That’s why we were so excited when we found out about Mood’s new Rapid Onset THC Gummies. They can take effect in as little as 5 minutes without the need for a lighter, lingering smells or any coughing.
Nobody will ever know you’re enjoying some THC.
We recommend you try them out because they offer a 100% money-back guarantee. And for a limited time, you can receive 20% off with code FIRST20.
Exercise Snacks: Quick Moves, Big Gains
Who knew that snacking could be good for you? No, we're not talking about sneaking an extra cookie - we're diving into the world of 'exercise snacks'! These bite-sized bursts of activity can significantly boost your health.
The big picture: Incorporating short, 15- to 30-second 'exercise snacks' into your daily routine can enhance cardiorespiratory fitness and overall exercise performance. Engaging in these brief activities multiple times a day offers substantial health benefits without requiring lengthy workout sessions. This approach is particularly beneficial for individuals with busy schedules, making it easier to integrate physical activity into daily life.
The verdict: Embracing 'exercise snacks' is a practical and effective strategy to improve fitness and health, proving that even the shortest bursts of activity can make a significant difference.
Meditation: Simple Hacks for a Calmer, Clearer Mind
Meditation doesn’t have to be intimidating - with the right approach, it’s as natural as breathing.
The big picture: You don’t have to meditate for an hour to see results. Even one minute of focused breathing can make a difference. The key is consistency— just like brushing your teeth, a little bit every day keeps your mind feeling fresh. Many people assume meditation means clearing the mind completely, but that’s a myth! Instead of fighting your thoughts, simply observe them like passing clouds. Meditation is about awareness, not emptiness. Discomfort is part of the process, especially when starting out. Whether it’s boredom, fidgeting, or racing thoughts, it’s all part of the experience. The goal isn’t to eliminate distractions but to notice them without getting caught up in them. If your mind starts to wander (and it will), gently bring your focus back to your breath. Deep, slow breathing helps activate the body’s relaxation response, making meditation even more effective.
The verdict: Meditation isn’t about achieving some mystical state of enlightenment - it’s about learning to be present with yourself, exactly as you are. The good news? There’s no right or wrong way to do it!
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