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8 Underrated Stretches to Improve Your Deadlift Performance

Introduction Stretching warms up your muscles and prepares you for weightlifting. While some people say stretches are overrated, they make your deadlifts more effective by improving joint mobility. Which ones should be part of your routine? Forget the well-known stretches and add the following eight underrated exercises to your pre-workout list. 1. Pigeon Pose Yoga […]

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Best Options to Maximize Your Rest Periods

General Fitness / Michael Wood, CSCS

Introduction What is the best strategy when it comes to taking rest periods between strength training sets? When it comes to strength training, what you do between sets can make a significant difference in your overall performance and muscle recovery. Standard rest periods typically range from 60, 90, or 120 seconds, depending on training intensity

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Preventing Lower Leg Injuries: Top 5 Evidence-Based Strategies

General Fitness / Michael Wood, CSCS

Injuries to the posterior lower leg, such as strains to the gastrocnemius, soleus, and Achilles tendon, are common in both athletes and the general population. Prevention is critical, especially for those engaging in physical activities like running, jumping, or cycling. Here are five science-backed strategies to reduce injury risk, supported by relevant studies. 5 Science-Backed

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5 Dynamic Stretches You Need to Be Doing Regularly

Workout Tips / Michael Wood, CSCS

Think about a few of the dynamic stretches you typically like to use. Now picture stretching a rubber band for a moment. Take hold of both ends of that imaginary band and simply pull.

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How to Speed Up Muscle Recovery After a Workout

Workout Tips / Michael Wood, CSCS

Although it may seem counterintuitive, exercises for the sciatic nerve are more effective at relieving sciatica pain than bed rest. Likewise, physical activity is the best way to help your sore muscles bounce back faster after a grueling workout.

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How to Speed Up the Muscle Recovery Process

Exercise Tips, General Fitness / Emily Trinh

Working out can leave you feeling a little sore the next day. While a little soreness is nothing to be concerned about, it can also prevent you from really putting in 100% in your next session. If you are wondering help speed up the muscle recovery process so that you can fit and ready for

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Everything You Need to Know about Plantar Fasciitis

Exercise Tips / Michael Wood, CSCS

Foot pain, especially plantar fasciitis, can be a difficult condition to deal with if not treated correctly. It can prevent people from doing simple tasks such as walking or getting around. Worse, sometimes you cannot even be sure where exactly the pain is coming from. Or, what is causing it, especially if you do not

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