Jake Louro
Why Banning Red Dye #3 Won’t Solve Our Real ...

I understand why focusing on a single “boogeyman” is so appealing. It’s far simpler to eliminate one ingredient and hope your health will improve, rather than tackle the harder realities of consistent exercise, balanced nutrition, and habit change. But the truth is, real health improvements require effort. You can accept that, slip into your favorite Lulu Lemon leggings, and begin the journey of improving your health, or you can bury your head in the sand until the next “magical solution” claims the social media spotlight.

Why Banning Red Dye #3 Won’t Solve Our Real Health Crisis
Jake Louro
The Truth About Artificial Sweeteners: A ...

Ah, artificial sweeteners—the saviors of both our sweet tooth and our love handles and the villains of clickbait headlines. You know the ones: “Artificial Sweeteners Cause Alien Invasion!” or “New Study Shows Sweeteners Are Actually Secret Government Spies!” The media loves a good scare story, often promoting poorly done studies just to get those juicy clicks. But let's cut through the noise and get to the facts. Here’s the scoop on artificial sweeteners, straight from the most credible peer-reviewed scientific papers. And remember, folks, the dose makes the poison—everything can be toxic if you consume enough of it in a short enough window. Let’s cut through the bullshit and get to the bottom of this!

The Truth About Artificial Sweeteners: A Data-Driven Analysis
Jake Louro
The Zone 2 Movement: What It Gets Right, What ...

This is where Zone 2 cardio enters the chat. Zone 2 should constitute the majority of your cardiovascular training because it provides a solid aerobic base essential for overall endurance and health. When 80% of your cardio workouts are in Zone 2, it allows your body to develop the efficiency needed for longer, more intense sessions without overtraining. This approach, often referred to as the 80/20 rule in endurance sports, balances the high-intensity workouts (20%) with lower-intensity efforts (80%), ensuring sustainable progress and reducing the risk of injury. In contrast, relying solely on High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) can lead to burnout, increased risk of injury, and inadequate recovery. HIIT is great for improving anaerobic capacity and burning calories quickly, but without the foundation provided by Zone 2 cardio, you will likely find yourself constantly fatigued, overtrained, and more susceptible to injuries and illnesses.

The Zone 2 Movement: What It Gets Right, What It Gets Wrong, and How You Can Best Use it to Live a Long Healthy Life
Jake Louro
Klotho: The Protein That Could Protect Your ...

Most of us have been affected by someone in our lives suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's. These diseases are debilitating and terrifying, taking away the essence of who a person is. The thought of not being able to recognize my family sends chills down my spine. Because of the emotional toll cognitive diseases have on all of us, society has often been overly optimistic about potential "cures" or solutions. I remember when beta-amyloid plaques were all the rage, and the belief was that once we figured out how to treat these plaques, we would have a cure. A decade later, that isn't the case. So it's with modest optimism that I write this article. I do my best to let the science guide my excitement. I have to say, I'm still quite excited to see where this leads!

Klotho: The Protein That Could Protect Your Brain from Cognitive Decline
Jake Louro
5 Tips For Life Long Fat Loss

Achieving and maintaining fat loss can seem like an insurmountable mountain that for every two steps forward is followed by three back. But it doesn’t have to be! If you can start making habits out of some or all of these 5 tips, you’ll be well on your way to building a new lifestyle. It is not about quick fixes but about adopting sustainable habits. The key is to integrate these tips into your daily routine until they become second nature. Consistency and patience are essential—sustained effort over time will yield the best results. By making these healthy activities a part of your lifestyle, you'll be setting yourself up for long-term success and well-being.

5 Tips For Life Long Fat Loss

Powering Up with Protein: Unlocking Metabolism's Best Friend

Morning Protein Boost: Your morning routine can either make or break your muscle preservation game. After a night-long fast (sleeping), your body's amino acid reservoir dwindles. Without prompt replenishment—especially from leucine-rich sources—your body tends to gravitate towards a muscle-depleting catabolic state. By integrating at least 30g of protein within your first waking hour, you can effectively counteract this and lay a solid groundwork for the day. Here's an added note: I almost always advise clients to think twice before embracing intermittent fasting. The potential loss of lean tissue outweigh the perceived benefits that many attribute to fasting

Muscle and Metabolism: The Power of Skeletal Muscle Mass

Think of SMM as a savings account in a bank. The more you deposit early on (by building muscle), the more you'll have to withdraw later in life, even as age starts to make regular “withdrawals.” If your health goals sidestep SMM, you're bypassing a monumental opportunity. It's not solely about the visual appeal; it's about enhancing our metabolic efficiency to optimize both our healthspan and functional capacity throughout life.

Decoding Metabolism: From Muscle Mass to Everyday Energy Expenditure

Metabolism. We've all heard of it, casually thrown the term around, or cursed it when that extra piece of cake didn't agree with our waistline. But what do we truly know about this intricate process that plays a pivotal role in our health and energy? As the force behind LOUROTRAINING, I'm here to provide a foundational introduction to the science of metabolism. This post is just the beginning; in upcoming articles, we'll dive deeper, exploring how to use this knowledge to achieve our personal health and fitness goals. Ready to understand your body a bit better?

Applying James Clear's Insights from "The Drive" Podcast to Your Personal Fitness Journey

James Clear, author of "Atomic Habits," emphasizes in "The Drive" podcast with Peter Attia the transformative power of small, consistent habits in one's fitness journey. By focusing on precise planning, pairing new habits with existing routines, enjoying immediate rewards, and rooting fitness goals in identity-based changes rather than mere outcomes, individuals can create sustainable systems for long-term health and well-being. Success in fitness, as Clear suggests, is anchored in daily habits rather than fleeting grand gestures.