What is Low Back Pain? Low back pain is a common condition that affects up to 80% of Americans sometime in their life. Almost 10% of Americans live with chronic low back pain, which is honestly incredibly staggering, considering how low your quality of life goes once the pain sets in. You cannot do much …
There’s no question that exercise has numerous benefits, both physical and mental. But despite its advantages, it can take a toll on your body when done improperly. If you’re struggling to adequately recover from your workouts, it may be a sign that you need to rethink your post-workout routine. If you have your post exercise stretching down …
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As Colombian chanteuse Shakira once warbled, hips don’t lie. No matter how heavy you can lift or how fast you can run, if you neglect your hip flexors and the necessary steps it takes to keep them loose and limber, you’re sure to know about it. Some key signs of tight hips include instability, a lack of overall mobility, …
Nothing can replace being strong. Physical strength helps you perform functional movements without pain or injury. A healthy body is a strong body. Powerlifting and hypertrophy are two different types of fitness styles. If you want to up your game in the gym, you have to know the difference between the two. Both types of training are built …
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Did you know that about 44% of people in North America are trying to lose weight? An overwhelming majority say they want to lose weight for their family members, to help their professional or social life, and to improve their health. Most people jump straight on crash diets to lose the weight quick, but that rarely works for …
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Depending on the state you live in, between 17 and 48% of American adults are inactive. If you’re one of these inactive adults trying to get into exercise, you might have noticed the problem of “tight hips”. You know what I’m talking about. They just won’t move like they used to, cramp up, or are just tender to …
As we get older, our grip strength tends to diminish. As crazy as it sounds, overall grip strength could potentially be even more important than you think. A 2021 British study found that there may be a correlation between grip strength in midlife and whole brain volumes and nonverbal reasoning in later life. There are also practical …
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By increasing your physical activity, your risk of heart disease in your latter years decreases by over ten percent. There are many reasons why engaging in regular exercise can help you enjoy your life long into your retirement years. In this article, we list some of the major benefits that you can get in the latter …
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In 2021, Jimmy Kolb set the record for the heaviest bench press at a weight of 1,120 pounds. Now you may not be trying to lift that much weight or set any records, but you can still work to improve your own bench press and set new personal bests. It can be intimidating and overwhelming trying to …
An estimated 33-42% of athletes have overuse injuries. And many don’t even know it. With it being so important to take care of your body and health, and especially for those whose careers are on the line, injuries can be a really scary thing. So, what do you do if you get injured? In this post, we …
