by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Dec 3, 2024 | Health, Optimization
What’s “better” for building muscles: Higher weight and fewer repetitions… or lower weight and more reps? It depends. We’ve all read or heard the baseline recommendation — three sets of 10 reps — but that’s an average answer. While it can be a great starting point,...
by Chad O'Nan | Nov 19, 2024 | Optimization
What does “aging well” mean to you? Does it include being independent, healthy, active, and strong well into your 90s? Maybe even beyond? In our Longevity series’ introductory blog, I invited you to envision yourself in your later years and broadly reviewed the four...
by Chad O'Nan | Nov 12, 2024 | Optimization
How long do you want to live? When you envision your later years, do you like what you see? The standard definition of longevity equates to a longer life, and today, the term can feel like a buzzword. But to your Priority Physicians, longevity isn’t just about living...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Oct 8, 2024 | Health, Optimization
It’s no surprise that we doctors actively promote exercise as a way to lose weight and stay healthy. Physicians as far back as ancient India, China, and Greece encouraged regular physical exertion for its wellness benefits. Today, though, many adults are physically...
by Dr. Erin McDonald | Sep 3, 2024 | Optimization
As a young adult, long-distance running was my passion. But during marathon training, I suffered frequent overuse injuries because of the repetitive stress on my joints. A friend suggested I try a low-impact cross-training activity: cycling. I explored how to get into...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Aug 6, 2024 | Optimization
Both male and female patients often ask me, “Does working out increase testosterone?” In healthy individuals, the short answer is yes. Working out — specifically, muscle resistance exercise — does increase testosterone levels. And by muscle resistance, I mean...
