How to Stay in a Calorie Deficit
Learn what a calorie deficit really means, how to calculate yours using BMR and TDEE, and 10 practical strategies Coach Akeem uses to keep clients on track.
November 26, 2024·4 min read
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Science-backed fitness, nutrition, and mindset articles from Coach Akeem.
Exercise to Live a Longer, Healthier Life
Research shows exercise slows cellular aging, extends telomeres, and can make 70-year-olds perform like 40-year-olds. Learn which heart rate zones promote longevity.
November 19, 2024·5 min read
Cold Therapy Benefits
Cold plunges activate AMPK metabolism, reduce DOMS, boost mood via endorphins, and may slow Alzheimer's. Plus sauna benefits and how to start safely.
November 12, 2024·5 min read
Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT): What Is It and How Dangerous Is It?
BHT is a synthetic preservative found in chips, cereals, and processed meat. Learn how it disrupts hormones, affects liver and kidneys, and what to avoid.
November 5, 2024·3 min read
Walking Is the Most Underrated Exercise
Walking is more powerful than most people realize. Learn how 7,500 steps a day improves heart health, weight, mood, bone density, and balance — backed by meta-analysis.
October 29, 2024·3 min read
The Real Dangers of Energy Drinks
Energy drinks can cause heart palpitations, dehydration, seizures, and kidney injury. Coach Akeem breaks down caffeine, taurine, guarana, and what they do to your body.
October 22, 2024·3 min read
The 13 Essential Vitamins
All 13 essential vitamins explained — from A to K — with their functions. Plus why whole foods beat supplements for absorption, synergy, and long-term health.
October 15, 2024·3 min read
The Health Benefits of Nigerian White Yam
Nigerian white yams are rich in diosgenin, which regulates estrogen and progesterone. Learn 5 ways they support ovulation, hormonal balance, and female fertility.
October 8, 2024·3 min read
Why You Should Work Out at Lunch
Lunch workouts mean no early alarms, smaller gym crowds, better focus for the afternoon, and fewer junk food cravings. Here's how to make it work.
October 1, 2024·4 min read
Heart Disease: The Leading Cause of Death
Heart disease kills 9 million people annually and has been the US's #1 killer since 1950. WHO data, risk factors, and 9 concrete prevention steps you can start today.
September 29, 2024·3 min read
Personal Training Leads to Happiness
A 2022 Journal of Happiness Studies found exercisers show significant happiness increases. 95% of personal training clients hit their goals vs 50% without a trainer.
September 28, 2024·4 min read
Active Aging: 10 Rules for the Over 40s
Strength training in your 40s, 50s, and 60s requires a different approach. Coach Akeem's 10 rules cover injury prevention, time under tension, conditioning, and more.
September 24, 2024·5 min read
Trend Setter: Bodies By Akeem's Virtual Training Delivers
Bodies By Akeem has offered virtual training since 2017 — 2 years before COVID-19. Clients in Seattle, Brooklyn, Colombia, Estonia, and beyond get results from anywhere.
September 18, 2024·3 min read
Navigating Life's Challenges: The Impact of Bodies By Akeem
Akeem's holistic coaching for Austin women combines life coaching, nutrition, and fitness to address career, relationships, and personal growth — mind, body, and spirit.
September 11, 2024·3 min read
Alcohol and Depression: How Exercise Helps
Alcohol depletes serotonin and dopamine, worsening depression. Learn how chronic use creates a dependency cycle and why regular exercise is the long-term solution.
September 4, 2024·3 min read
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