It might surprise you to learn that more than 54 million people in the United States have arthritis. When it goes untreated, arthritis can have a significant impact on daily life. It can prevent the ability to work, move around easily, and experience basic comfort. So what are the best ways to reduce and prevent joint inflammation? …
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An unpopular truth is that the majority of people will suffer some sort of injury during their lifetime that stops, or severely inhibits, their activity levels. For some people, it’s an old sports injury. For others, perhaps a forklift accident at work or a bad fender bender on the way to work has caused lingering …
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Have you hit a plateau and just need some help shattering it. Perhaps you are interested in continuous strength gains, but aren’t necessarily interested in bodybuilding. If so, Powerlifting might be what you are looking for. It’s something that anyone who can pick up some weights can get involved with. With some consistency and a …
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If you just recently completed a very high-intensity workout (or maybe a couple of days in a row of workouts that are more intense than you are used too), it’s probably time to give your body a rest. Overtraining is a major risk when you don’t give yourself a chance to recover. But how do you make …
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The hamstrings may not get a lot of attention—you may not even know where they are. Whether you work them or not, they are always working for you. It’s important to include exercises for hamstring development into your leg day workout. Hamstrings account for most of your ability to balance upright and give you that …
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Did you know cycling is gentler on your body than running? While running burns more calories, cycling doesn’t cause as much wear and tear on your joints. And, unsurprisingly, most people are able to cycle longer than they can run. Spinning promotes a healthy lifestyle and shouldn’t go overlooked. During the pandemic, many Americans have turned to bike …
Weight lifting for women makes your muscles stronger and makes you feel better. Here’s just a few of the ways that adding weight lifting to your routine can benefit you. (If you have any further questions about adding weight training to your routine, you can consult your doctor or check out our blog about working out and …
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Exercise accounted for 468,000 injuries in 2019. That’s more injuries than any other category of sports and recreation. Getting and staying fit means intense, challenging workouts. But when those workouts result in injury, you may be suffering from overtraining. There is indeed such thing as too much exercise and it can have both physical and psychological …
If you’ve been exercising for years and find yourself hitting a plateau, you’re not alone. In fact, this happens to almost everyone at some point in their fitness plan. Are you considering switching to a new type of workout, but aren’t sure which one you want to try? HIIT workouts are popular and can be …
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Gym intimidation is a real thing that about 50% of Americans say they experience. If gym anxiety is keeping you from getting in shape, you aren’t alone. Luckily, there are a lot of great tips out there to help you overcome this problem. Read on to learn how to overcome gym anxiety with these five …
Learning to stay fit while working from home can be challenging, as you can start to combine work life and home life into one category. This can quickly lead to a sedentary lifestyle that can have adverse effects on your health. You can quickly develop back problems and the pounds can start to pack on. …
Most of us had put on some extra weight this year, even before the holidays got here. Stress, isolation, boredom, and even the extra time a lot of us have had most of this year can (and probably did) lead to gaining the dreaded ‘Quarantine 15,’ as some like to call it. Throw in the …
Everyone loves arm day. After a few sets of heavy curls, we feel enormous. Our sleeves get tight, our biceps feel like they are about to explode, and veins start popping out everywhere. It’s a huge confidence booster, considering our arms are a huge set of vanity muscles. Think about it, Flex Friday is almost …
When most people hear the word ‘Core,’ they probably think of abs. Our torso holds some of the most coveted muscles in our bodies. Abs and obliques are highly prized by bodybuilders, fitness gurus, and the average person alike, but we don’t always follow a good core regimen, including both, the workout and nutrition. The …
Lots of people don’t put as much effort into their back as they should, and they suffer because of a terrible back day workout regimen. Everything starts with the back. Some people like to combine their back workouts with other muscle groups, like arms. While this isn’t ‘bad,’ having a separate day for each muscle …
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Everyone loves chest day. The chest is often the first impression someone may have of us. Weak upper bodies can really hurt how others perceive us, and might even physically hurt us in some cases. For being the most popular day in the gym, there are quite a few misconceptions about it and most people …
Going to the gym is a process. It takes a while to see progress. There are days you want to quit, but once you start to see progress it is hard to stop. Visible results breed motivation. Motivation causes more development. It’s a cycle. Once you are in that cycle, your vision zeros in on …
Going to the gym is like running errands. If you don’t know why you are there, you’re going to leave without doing the things you need done. Unfortunately, most people, at least the newer ones, start hitting the gym without a well rounded fitness plan, and they quit shortly after they start. It isn’t because …
When people first start at the gym, they generally have no idea where to begin. Soon enough, most people start to find their way around the gym. They might not, however, have a good grasp on the lingo or how to build up some of the supporting mechanisms needed for a successful fitness routine. People …
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Creatine. It’s one of those things that are weirdly misunderstood, especially by beginners or those new to the world of nutritional supplementation. Creatine has a reputation in some circles of being some sort of a “steroid.” Even more experienced athletes may distort it’s abilities and how it actually works; falling victim to ‘bro-science.’ People are …
Updated July 2020. Ah, GVT. The Unicorn of the hypertrophy world. The proverbial ‘Golden Ticket’ to the gain factory. It’s a program known for its brutal punishment of the muscles involved. German Volume Training, GVT, isn’t something for the weak of heart. Also known by various names, such as the “10-Sets Method” or “10×10,” as …
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