Ashwagandha, Cortisol & Recovery: The Science for Athletes
Understand how the adaptogen ashwagandha can modulate cortisol, the body's stress hormone, potentially enhancing recovery and well-being for everyday athletes.
All Fitness Articles
Browse all FitHome Lab articles on home workouts, mobility, nutrition, supplements, recovery and practical fitness routines by Ciro Simone Irmici.
GLP-1s, Weight Management, and Sleep Apnea: Recovery for Athletes
GLP-1s like Ozempic can aid weight loss, potentially improving sleep apnea symptoms and enhancing athletic recovery. Learn the science and practical steps.
Ditch Macro Tracking: Trust Your Body Around Food
Feeling tied to macro tracking? Learn four science-backed steps to break free, build food trust, and enhance your fitness without constant calculations.
Unlock New Muscle Gains: The Power of Eccentric Overload Training
Maximize muscle growth and strength by focusing on the lowering phase of your lifts. Eccentric overload training can break plateaus and build serious gains.
Progressive Overload: Level Up Your Bodyweight Workouts
Master the science of progressive overload to advance your bodyweight training beyond beginner plateaus, ensuring continuous strength gains and muscle development from home.
Beyond Goals & Discipline: The True Engine of Lasting Fitness Habits
Common advice on success often oversimplifies habit formation. Learn how aligning your fitness journey with deeper values and embracing discomfort creates truly sustainable habits.
Boost Your Balance: Quick Drills for Stability & Posture
Enhance your balance in under 30 seconds with simple, effective drills you can do anywhere, improving posture and reducing injury risk.
Optimizing Recovery: Understanding Cortisol & Ashwagandha's Role
Dive into the science of cortisol and its impact on recovery and performance. Learn how ashwagandha research, particularly the Shoden study, aims to offer new insights into stress management for athle
Ozempic, Weight Loss, and Sleep Apnea: An Athlete's Guide
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic can aid weight loss, potentially improving sleep apnea symptoms, especially when connected to weight gain. This isn't a direct sleep apnea cure, but a weight management
From Macro Tracking to Food Freedom: Trusting Your Cues
Transitioning from strict macro tracking to intuitive eating fosters a healthier relationship with food, reduces mental burden, and supports sustainable performance without constant external data.
Protein & Weight Loss: Preserve Muscle While Shedding Fat
Achieving sustainable weight loss means shedding fat, not valuable muscle. Learn how strategic protein intake and resistance training are key to preserving strength and lean mass during a calorie defi
Build Fitness Resilience: Your Backup Plan for Home Workouts
Life throws curveballs, but your fitness doesn't have to suffer. Learn to implement a 'Dial Mode' strategy to maintain consistency with your home workouts.