Improve your body through science-based fitness and physiology

About the Author
I’m Johan Latsky, the creator of CoreSifu. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BScAgric) and focus on studying and writing about exercise physiology, human performance, and nutrition.
Through CoreSifu, I translate scientific research into practical, easy-to-understand explanations that help readers better understand their bodies.
I use a combination of scientific literature, textbooks, and AI-assisted research tools to help organise and clarify complex topics. All content is reviewed and shaped through my own understanding and interpretation before publishing.
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Explore the core topics in science-based fitness and physiology.
Featured Guides
Are Pull-Ups Enough for Bicep Growth? Curls vs Pull-Ups
Do pull-ups actually build your biceps, or do you still need curls for optimal growth?
Sit-Ups vs Crunches: Which Should You Be Doing?
Both target your abs, but they stress the core differently. Learn which is more effective for strength, hypertrophy, and spinal safety.
Sprinting vs Jogging: Which one is Better? The Complete Guide
Compare metabolic demand, muscle recruitment, and conditioning effects between sprinting and steady-state running.
Dead Hang Exercise: Benefits, Muscles Worked, and How to Do It
Discover how hanging from a bar improves grip strength, shoulder health, and spinal decompression.
Stomach Vacuum Exercise for Beginners: How to Do It Correctly & Safely
Learn how the stomach vacuum exercise strengthens the deep core muscles, improves abdominal control, and supports better posture.

How Alcohol Affects Your Energy Levels (Sleep, Fatigue, and Recovery Explained)
Learn how alcohol affects your energy levels, sleep quality, and next-day fatigue. Discover why drinking can leave you feeling tired, sluggish, and unmotivated.

How to Do Hamstring Injury Recovery Exercises Correctly After a Strain
Learn the best hamstring injury recovery exercises to rebuild strength, improve mobility, and prevent re-injury with a safe step-by-step guide.

Diaphragmatic Breathing and Lymphatic System: The Hidden Link to Better Health
Discover how diaphragmatic breathing and lymphatic system health work together to improve detoxification, boost immunity, and support faster recovery.

How to Feel Full Longer When Dieting: A Guide to Satiety
Struggling with hunger while dieting? Discover how satiety helps you feel full longer, control cravings, and make fat loss easier without extreme restriction.

How to Increase Deep Sleep Naturally for Better Recovery and Hormone Balance
Deep sleep is not something you “force” at night. Master your daytime behaviors, and your nighttime recovery will follow.
What Most People Get Wrong About Their Body
Fitness Myths, Questions & Answers
Movement & Core Control
Build stability, control and efficient movement.
Training Methods
Build strength, endurance and adaptation.
Human Physiology
Understand how the body responds to training.
Energy & Nutrition
Fuel performance, recovery and body composition.
