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Alexander Koch

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I am an exercise physiology professor whose research interests include strength training, sports nutrition, and exercise immunology. I am also a National Level Coach and Coaching Course Instructor for USA Weightlifting.

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05/12/25

Fitness Over 40: The Impact of Aging on the Body (Part 1)

Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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05/01/25

Nature's Gym: Outdoor Fitness for Mind and Body

Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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04/24/25

The Science of Stretching: How to Improve Flexibility and Maximize Benefits

Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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04/10/25

The Power of Bodyweight Exercises: Building Strength and Endurance Part 2

Wellness

Alexander Koch

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04/08/25

The Power of Bodyweight Exercises: Building Strength and Endurance Part 1

Wellness

Alexander Koch

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03/18/25

Online Fitness Apps: Who They're For and How to Choose

Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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03/10/25

Nootropics: The Truth Behind Cognitive Enhancers

Nutrition

Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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02/24/25

Abs Are Made in the Kitchen: How Diet and Exercise Define Your Core

Nutrition

Wellness

Alexander Koch

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01/23/25

Chromium Supplements: A Closer Look

Nutrition

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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01/15/25

The Perils of Prolonged Sitting: Health Risks and Solutions

Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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01/02/25

Microplastics: Tiny Particles, Big Impact on Health

Nutrition

Gut Health

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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12/18/24

Building Muscle on GLP-1s: An Exercise Pro's Guide

Wellness

Gut Health

Alexander Koch

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12/03/24

Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): When Winter Brings More Than Chills

Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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11/13/24

Rethinking Multivitamins in the Age of Rising Food Costs and New Research

Nutrition

Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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10/21/24

How Inflation Impacts Eating Habits and Chronic Illness

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IBS

Alexander Koch

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10/14/24

Unleash the Power of Exercise: Gut Health, Mood, and Longevity Benefits

Wellness

Gut Health

Alexander Koch

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10/03/24

Boost Gut Health After Antibiotics with Exercise

Wellness

Gut Health

Alexander Koch

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09/17/24

Reverse Dieting: Myth or Magic for Metabolism and Weight Management?

Nutrition

Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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09/02/24

Fall Fitness: Adapting Your Workout from Poolside to Pumpkin Patch

Wellness

Alexander Koch

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08/12/24

Creatine Power: Muscle, Gut Health, and Performance Boost

Wellness

Gut Health

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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07/29/24

How Exercise Boosts Serotonin, Gut Health, and Happiness

Wellness

Gut Health

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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07/03/24

The Painful Truth: How Substance P Impacts Gut Health and Inflammation

Gut Health

IBS

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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06/17/24

Pump Up Your Gut: How Building Muscle Can Boost Your Digestive Health

Gut Health

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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05/23/24

Gut Instincts: Investigating the Impact of Energy Drinks on Digestion

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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05/13/24

The Top Low-Impact Exercises for Gut-Happy Fitness

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

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04/25/24

The Gut-Testosterone Connection: Part 2

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

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03/20/24

The Gut-Testosterone Connection: Part 1

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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03/06/24

Exercise Strategies for Older Adults with GERD

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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02/13/24

IBS-Friendly Workdays: Conquer Deskbound Life with Health and Activity

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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01/31/24

Creatine: A Promising Therapeutic Approach for Long COVID Symptoms

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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01/09/24

Understanding Long COVID and Its Impact on Gut Health

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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01/03/24

Back Pain and IBS: Understanding and Alleviating Discomfort

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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12/06/23

Breathing for Relief: Diaphragmatic Strategies for GERD Management

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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11/29/23

Holiday Health Hacks: Simple Ways to Boost Digestive Wellness Through Activity

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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11/23/23

Posture and Acid Reflux: What's the Connection?

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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10/26/23

The Balance of Time: Sleep vs. Exercise for Digestive Health

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

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10/11/23

The Importance of Core Strength for Digestive Health

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

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09/25/23

Combating Sarcopenia: The Role of Protein in Healthy Aging

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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09/18/23

Managing GERD and Strength Training: Strategies for Symptom Relief

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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08/24/23

Circadian Rhythms, Melatonin, and IBS: A Sleep Connection

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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08/04/23

Mind Over IBS: How Hypnosis Offers Lasting Relief for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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07/21/23

Exploring Kratom: Uses, Controversies, and Cautionary Considerations

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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07/07/23

The Health Benefits of Heat Therapy: Soaking, Saunas, and Wellness

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

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06/23/23

The Chilly Trend: Unveiling the Truth Behind Ice Baths and Cold Exposure

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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06/08/23

Broscience Debunk: Will Bananas Make Me Fat?

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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05/18/23

Maca Root - For Sexual Health and Well-Being?

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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05/05/23

The Evolution of The Gut Microbiome and Obesity

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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04/27/23

What's All This Buzz About Ashwagandha?

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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04/03/23

Two-Way Communication: The Gut Microbiome and Athletic Performance

Gut Health

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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03/27/23

Squatting and Hemorrhoids

Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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03/07/23

The Heartbreak Of Protein Farts

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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02/27/23

The Evidence Against Dieting

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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02/08/23

Set-Point Theory and Body Mass

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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01/26/23

Creatine Supplementation for Brain Health

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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01/06/23

The Facts About Hydration and Exercise

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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12/23/22

Pre-Workout Supplements- Safety Concerns

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

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12/16/22

Pre-Workout Supplements- Do they work?

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

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12/09/22

Let’s Talk About Pre-Workout Supplements

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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11/16/22

Fructose and Workouts- Yay or Nay?

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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11/03/22

Sports Drinks: Do You Need Them?

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

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10/28/22

The Surprising Health Benefits of Nuts

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

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10/06/22

The Case for the After-Dinner Constitutional

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

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09/23/22

Body Composition Measurement and Health

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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09/09/22

The Link Between Exercise, Immunity, and Gut Health

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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08/30/22

Exercise for Stress Management & Improved Digestion

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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08/10/22

NSAIDs, Exercise, and Endotoxemia

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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07/22/22

Ideal Pre-Exercise Meals

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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07/08/22

Strategies for Achieving Satiety

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

PhD, CSCS

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06/21/22

Exercise and Gastric Motility

Health & Wellness

Alexander Koch

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Alexander Koch

Alexander's Guides

GERD-Friendly & Low-FODMAP Protein Supplements

Content by Alexander

Fitness Over 40: The Impact of Aging on the Body (Part 1)

Nature's Gym: Outdoor Fitness for Mind and Body

The Science of Stretching: How to Improve Flexibility and Maximize Benefits

The Power of Bodyweight Exercises: Building Strength and Endurance Part 2

The Power of Bodyweight Exercises: Building Strength and Endurance Part 1

Online Fitness Apps: Who They're For and How to Choose

Nootropics: The Truth Behind Cognitive Enhancers

Abs Are Made in the Kitchen: How Diet and Exercise Define Your Core

Chromium Supplements: A Closer Look

The Perils of Prolonged Sitting: Health Risks and Solutions

Microplastics: Tiny Particles, Big Impact on Health

Building Muscle on GLP-1s: An Exercise Pro's Guide

Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): When Winter Brings More Than Chills

Rethinking Multivitamins in the Age of Rising Food Costs and New Research

How Inflation Impacts Eating Habits and Chronic Illness

Unleash the Power of Exercise: Gut Health, Mood, and Longevity Benefits

Boost Gut Health After Antibiotics with Exercise

Reverse Dieting: Myth or Magic for Metabolism and Weight Management?

Fall Fitness: Adapting Your Workout from Poolside to Pumpkin Patch

Creatine Power: Muscle, Gut Health, and Performance Boost

How Exercise Boosts Serotonin, Gut Health, and Happiness

The Painful Truth: How Substance P Impacts Gut Health and Inflammation

Pump Up Your Gut: How Building Muscle Can Boost Your Digestive Health

Gut Instincts: Investigating the Impact of Energy Drinks on Digestion

The Top Low-Impact Exercises for Gut-Happy Fitness

The Gut-Testosterone Connection: Part 2

The Gut-Testosterone Connection: Part 1

Exercise Strategies for Older Adults with GERD

IBS-Friendly Workdays: Conquer Deskbound Life with Health and Activity

Creatine: A Promising Therapeutic Approach for Long COVID Symptoms

Understanding Long COVID and Its Impact on Gut Health

Back Pain and IBS: Understanding and Alleviating Discomfort

Breathing for Relief: Diaphragmatic Strategies for GERD Management

Holiday Health Hacks: Simple Ways to Boost Digestive Wellness Through Activity

Posture and Acid Reflux: What's the Connection?

The Balance of Time: Sleep vs. Exercise for Digestive Health

The Importance of Core Strength for Digestive Health

Combating Sarcopenia: The Role of Protein in Healthy Aging

Managing GERD and Strength Training: Strategies for Symptom Relief

Circadian Rhythms, Melatonin, and IBS: A Sleep Connection

Mind Over IBS: How Hypnosis Offers Lasting Relief for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Exploring Kratom: Uses, Controversies, and Cautionary Considerations

The Health Benefits of Heat Therapy: Soaking, Saunas, and Wellness

The Chilly Trend: Unveiling the Truth Behind Ice Baths and Cold Exposure

Broscience Debunk: Will Bananas Make Me Fat?

Maca Root - For Sexual Health and Well-Being?

The Evolution of The Gut Microbiome and Obesity

What's All This Buzz About Ashwagandha?

Two-Way Communication: The Gut Microbiome and Athletic Performance

Squatting and Hemorrhoids

The Heartbreak Of Protein Farts

The Evidence Against Dieting

Set-Point Theory and Body Mass

Creatine Supplementation for Brain Health

The Facts About Hydration and Exercise

Pre-Workout Supplements- Safety Concerns

Pre-Workout Supplements- Do they work?

Let’s Talk About Pre-Workout Supplements

Fructose and Workouts- Yay or Nay?

Sports Drinks: Do You Need Them?

The Surprising Health Benefits of Nuts

The Case for the After-Dinner Constitutional

Body Composition Measurement and Health

The Link Between Exercise, Immunity, and Gut Health

Exercise for Stress Management & Improved Digestion

NSAIDs, Exercise, and Endotoxemia

Ideal Pre-Exercise Meals

Strategies for Achieving Satiety

Exercise and Gastric Motility