Body Mechanics
Exercises for Better Posture You Can Do at Your Desk
Life has changed dramatically over the last century or so. Improvements in technology and numerous cultural changes mean that most people spend much of their work…
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Biohacking Your Fitness: 10 Unusual Methods to Upgrade Your Body and Mind
Humans are constantly evolving, and this is also what has kept us on the top of the food chain. In the past few decades, we have…
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From Novice to Pro: Elevate Your Lifting with Essential Hip Hinge Strategies
Bodybuilders tend to train different muscle groups on different days. They’ll have a leg day, a chest day, an arm day, and so on, following what…
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Ditch the Deadlifts: This Bodyweight Back Extension Exercise Builds a Stronger Back, Glutes, and Hamstrings
As a veteran personal trainer and former powerlifter, I have a lot of love for the barbell deadlift. Despite quitting powerlifting several years ago, the deadlift…
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The ‘Greasing the Groove’ Push-Up Challenge: How I Doubled My Max Reps in Just 14 Days
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced exerciser, you’ve likely encountered a plateau in the maximum number of push-ups you can do in one set.…
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The One-Exercise Challenge: I Did Only Push-Ups for 30 Days, Then Only Squats, Then Only Pull-Ups
As a personal trainer with almost two decades of hands-on experience, I have tried several strength, hypertrophy, and fitness programs. I’m constantly looking for new, challenging…
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Double Chin SOS: 5 Unconventional Exercises for a Chiseled Jawline
People work out for a wide range of reasons. Some want to get stronger or build massive muscles, while others are more interested in health and…
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This is What Happens When You Do 10, 50, and 100 Sit-ups Every Morning
Your core muscles (abs, obliques, diaphragm, pelvic floor, erector spinae, glutes, and lats) are the foundation of your body. Strong core muscles can help improve your…
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7 Surprising Benefits of 100 Daily Glute Bridges (You’ll Wish You Started Sooner)
As a veteran personal trainer who has worked with hundreds of clients, I know strength training can be intimidating, which is why most people postpone starting…
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What Really Happens to Your Core If You Plank Every Day for Just 1 Minute?
The plank is an unassuming exercise. After all, you’re just holding the same position for a specific time. Isometric exercises like the plank involve contracting a…
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How a 2-Minute Hanging Habit Transforms Your Body (Science Explained)
When most people think about fitness and achieving their best physique ever, they usually imagine grueling workouts that leave them exhausted for the rest of the…
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The ONLY 5 Barefoot Exercises You Need for Bulletproof Feet and Ankles
Fancy shoe advertisements by big brands have made us believe that stepping foot on the floor without cushy shoes is a sin and can lead to…
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I Tried the ‘Farmer’s Carry Only’ Workout for 30 Days — The Full-Body Transformation Was Unbelievable
With over 17 years of experience lifting weights, I have learned that you don’t need fancy exercises or workouts to build strength and improve functionality. Sticking…
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The ONLY 3 Recovery Techniques You Need to Boost Performance and Prevent Injury
Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your body. In fact, it’s true to say that working out has a medicinal effect,…
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Why Free Weights Will Transform Your Body (and Why Machines Are Holding You Back)
Strength training is good for everybody’s body. Regardless of your fitness goals, lifting weights will help you achieve them faster. Strength training is also good for…
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Say Goodbye to Ankle Injuries: Master Stability, Balance, & Strength with These Exercises
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and for humans, that weak link is often the ankle joint. That’s hardly surprising given the…
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Forget Traditional Bodybuilding — Do Functional Fitness Training for Practical Strength and Mobility
In recent years, there has been a rise in fitness training that prioritizes functionality in addition to or flat-out above aesthetics. More and more people are…
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Role of Physiotherapy in Muscle Recovery and Performance Enhancement
Physiotherapy can help you recover from injuries. Countless studies, including a systematic review and meta-analysis from 2012, concluded that even something as simple as a massage…
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Balancing Intensity and Recovery for Sustainable Gains
Your workouts must be intense if you want to achieve the desired results. Unless you keep pushing yourself, your body will adapt to your workouts, and…