Incorporate Those Plyometrics for Your Own Good Have you ever wondered how NFL running backs such as Jonathan Taylor and Raheem Mostert can sprint as fast as they can? Or how ball players can have a vertical that launches them into space? Maybe you’re just looking for a way to develop explosive strength at the same time
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Active vs Passive Recovery While a consistent, disciplined, and progressive weight training program can be great for muscle development, endurance, and overall health (not to mention having a fitter looking body), it can have consequences. This is especially true if you consistently execute in the gym without giving your body a chance to recover. Not
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Decrease Your Potential for Injury If you play sports or work out on a regular basis, then you need to know about the right steps to make sure you’re looking after yourself. Every time you exercise, you’re putting strain on certain parts of your body. This creates the potential for you to injure yourself. But
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Functional Fitness Benefits If you are looking to improve your everyday life in a practical way, then functional fitness might be just what you need. Discover what functional medicine is, its benefits, and how it can improve your everyday life. What Is Functional Fitness? Functional fitness is a type of strength training that improves how your body
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Give Yourself the Proper Strength and Endurance Mindset You probably already know that the mental aspects of strength and endurance training are just as important as the physical. But, did you know the mentality you build during physical exertion can be even more crucial for the fight or flight response. When your body is preparing
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Strengthening Your Lower Body Hate squats? Mobility issues? Knee problems? Don’t shudder at the thought of doing them as part of your regime of lower body exercises. While squats are considered the king of lower body exercises, and compound lifts in general are far more effective, there are a ton of other movements that can
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Avoid These Post-Workout Recovery Mistakes One common mistake that people make when they start exercising is to neglect their post-workout recovery. But neglecting proper recovery while pushing too hard can take a serious toll on your body. That’s why it’s important to know how to adjust your diet and take care of your body after a
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Isometric Exercise For You 50% of Americans exercise regularly, with many spending some of their workout participating in some form of isometric exercise. If you’re here, it’s safe to assume you’re looking to incorporate isometric exercises into your home workout, and we’re here to help. Below you’ll find a guide about all things isometrics; we’ll even
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How to Recover From Overtraining For many of us, there is no greater joy than working out at our favorite sport! The body is a well-oiled machine, but it’s possible to push it too far. This can lead to a condition known as Overtraining Syndrome (or OTS). When this occurs, it’s important to know what to do
Progressive Overload Benefits Progressive overload is the gradual increase of intensity to force your body to adapt. This type of training is most commonly seen in strength training circles. For example, a powerlifter or bodybuilder would start their training cycle with lighter weights or lower volume and gradually work up to heavier weights or heavier
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