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Wobble Training: What is Oscillating Kinetic Energy?
When I first saw Oscillating Kinetic Energy training 10 years ago, I remember thinking is this a cool exercise trick or another attention grabbing…
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A Dynamic Recovery and Flexibility Routine for Fitness Clients
At some point in human existence, we were conditioned to think rest and recovery is a reward and not a right or vital component of…
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Fish Out of Water: Working with Swimmers on Dry Land
Although both swimming practices and competitions take place in aquatic environs, dryland training can provide substantial benefits for dedicated swimmers. Resistance exercises can aid in…
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Melatonin: Hormone or Supplement
Melatonin is both a hormone found in the body and a supplement that can be taken orally. The human body produces melatonin deep inside the…
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“Anti-Core” Training: The Importance of Stabilizing the Spine
Anti-core training may not only help you but also your clients improve spinal stability and athletic performance. In order to better understand the concept of…
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TVA and IO Muscles: The Internal Safety Belt
Although Rectus Abdominus (RA) muscles are sought for aesthetic and athletic appeal, they do not reign supreme when it comes to core stability and strength.…
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Enhance Muscular Strength with Krill Oil
Omega-3 fatty acids offer a cornucopia of health benefits, including anti-inflammatory properties, improvements in joint pain, better brain health, and improved cardiac function. Still, 98%…
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Should Eating Disorder Treatment Include Exercise?
Despite the fact that exercise may improve a range of biopsychosocial outcomes in patients with eating disorders (ED), exercise does not figure prominently, if at…
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The Up and Downsides of Social Media
Oh, social media, how I love and despise you in equal measure. Social media provides just as many benefits as it does barriers or downsides.…
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Bootcamp Workout Idea: The “10 to 1”
When it comes to running a Bootcamp, it’s common for the instructor to refer to the traditional formats – either a traditional circuit or…
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Fit-fluencer Red Flags
One of the downsides of social media is the upcropping of the fitness influencer. These “trainers” grow in number of followers and scientific blunders by…
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