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 "Train less if you want a great physique and to avoid a plateau" Experience I have been a fitness enthusiast for at least four years and I have loved the ups and downs of my journey, It’s an unending path toward discovery, frustration, learning, and unlearning, I have also accepted the fact that the continuous pursuit of this lifestyle has made me a student that will always keep on sharing and absorbing the experiences and the knowledge that this lifestyle has taught and kept on teaching me, not only form the resources that I have found but also through the people who’s been through this commitment longer than I was. Throughout this path of lifestyle I took, I have stumbled upon a recent discovery that has been practiced since the 1970s:  “Mike Mentzer’s Heavy Duty Training.”   Mike Mentzer , along with his brother  Ray Mentzer , introduced the high-intensity training philosophy, a method that emphasizes shorter, more intense workout sessions with a focus on progres...

  "Sensory overload mimics anxiety, depression, and even burnout" In our fast-paced, modern world, our senses are bombarded with an overwhelming amount of information every day. From the constant buzz of smartphones to the bright lights of cityscapes, our sensory experiences are more intense and frequent than ever before. While this sensory overload may seem like a minor inconvenience, its implications for our cognitive function are profound and often underestimated. Picture a typical day in your life: you wake up to the blaring sound of your alarm, check your notifications on your smartphone, and then rush through the morning commute amidst honking horns and crowded subway stations. At work, you're greeted with a barrage of emails, meetings, and an open-plan office with endless distractions. Even when you return home, relaxation often involves more screens, noise, and stimuli. This constant assault on your senses can have a detrimental effect on your cognitive abilities,...

  “How does music affect the mind and the human brain in a negative way” Music, a universal language that transcends cultural boundaries, has long been celebrated for its profound capacity to evoke emotions and enhance our cognitive experiences. However, it is essential to recognize that while music's impact on the human mind and brain is predominantly positive, it can also exert negative effects, drawing attention from the fields of psychology and neurology. From a psychological standpoint, music's potential to influence human emotions and behavior is well-documented. It can elicit both positive and negative emotions, from joy and relaxation to sadness and anxiety. Negative effects may manifest as music-induced stress, irritability, or even depressive states, especially when lyrics or melodies resonate with personal hardships or traumatic memories. The psychological aspects of music are closely intertwined with our cognitive processes, impacting decision-making, attention, and...