Funny everyday jokes: This is the reason you need a gym buddy 👯

Sunday, July 16, 2023

This is the reason you need a gym buddy 👯

THE NAKED NEWSLETTER

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Weekly Wellness Wisdom

Happy Wednesday to you and yours! We're here to keep you up-to-date on all the juicy wellness news you may have missed over the past week (or prior). So take a load off and scroll through the most eye-catching news, curated just for you.

THIS WEEK'S MUST READS

This is why you need a workout buddy: According to The Washington Post, working out with a partner drastically increases your motivation and accountability, but also can lead to a healthier brain in older individuals.

A win for Alzheimer sufferers: Patients rejoice as the first drug that treats Alzheimers — and not just its symptoms — is FDA-approved and immediately available to the public. The catch? The accelerated approval may make it hard to acquire for many people.

Another week another Ozempic revelation: We've all heard about possible side-effects and dangers of taking diabetes-turned-weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. But here's why they may be especially harmful for athletes or active people.

THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON WELLNESS

MODERN MOVEMENT

Are personal trainers out of a job? It looks like the next space AI is set to steal jobs is the fitness realm. A new crop of personal training apps gathers data provided by the user and employs algorithms to curate personalized workout plans to achieve specific goals. (NYT)

Cardio makes a comeback? Lately cardio has been like the unpopular step-cousin of workouts, while strength training has been basking in the limelight. But, this guy begs to differ. In an effort to prioritize his heart health, he upped his daily steps, and his workouts progressed from there. Now, 30 lbs lighter, he's a cardio convert.

WHAT'S DIET GOT TO DO WITH IT?

A diet for anxiety sufferers: Did you know what you eat has an effect on your mental health? According to Healthline, these 9 foods are proven to lower anxiety and support brain function. Bon appetit 🍴

A not-so-balanced meal: What some might call a pile of snacks, the TikTok community calls a "girl dinner". The trend has more than 30k views on the app and entails cobbling together a meal that appears more like a grown-up Lunchable than a balanced dinner.

MYTH-BUSTERS

Calling all clumsies 📣: Contrary to popular belief, being clumsy does NOT make you bad at sports. Even people who consider themselves uncoordinated can have impressive athletic skills, as long as they don't mind an occasional knee scrape.

Lean muscle is a hoax: And other warnings from a longtime pilates teacher. TLDR: All muscle is lean tissue and pilates will not automatically transform you into a sinewy dancer-type.

TRENDING ON SOCIAL

These orange-haired pals have nailed the partner workout.

Muscle building 101: You won't believe this simple trick to building muscles in a sustainable way. Hint: most of us are doing it wrong!

Videos of strangers spotting other strangers in the gym (i.e. supervising heavy lifts) are going viral on TikTok. Its the wholesome fitness content we didn't know we needed.

Whey protein and cholesterol: ever wondered if regular whey protein consumption raises or lowers cholesterol? The answer might surprise you 👀

JUST FOR FUN

TECH

There's a new technological marvel in town. The Sphere in Las Vegas is a $2 billion venue covered with 580,000 square feet of programmable LED panels that can take the form of various spherical objects, such as the moon or a basketball.

BILLIONAIRES

In another round of Elon vs. Zuck, Mark Zuckerberg delivers his lowest blow yet with a Twitter clone by the name of Threads. Who's downloaded the app?