Shoulder Anatomy: Bones, Joints, Muscles, and Supporting Structures
The shoulder complex is an intricate system composed of primary bones (scapula, clavicle, humerus), four key joints, various muscles including the rot...
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Alex is a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and Strength Coach with a passion for functional fitness. He specializes in creating effective, science-backed workout programs for all experience levels.
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Swimmer's High: Understanding the Euphoria, Neurochemicals, and Benefits of Aquatic Exercise
Yes, "swimmer's high" is a real phenomenon, akin to "runner's high," where sustained aerobic swimming induces euphoria, reduced an...
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Lunge Twist: Understanding, Benefits, and Proper Execution
The lunge twist is a dynamic, multi-planar exercise combining a lunge with a torso rotation to enhance lower body strength, core stability, and functi...
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Lower Back Alignment: Achieving a Neutral Spine, Exercises, and Posture Tips
Straightening your lower back involves achieving a neutral spinal alignment through strengthening core and gluteal muscles, stretching tight hip flexo...
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Para-Meniscal Cyst: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A para-meniscal cyst is a fluid-filled sac adjacent to a knee meniscus, primarily resulting from an underlying meniscal tear, with treatment focused o...
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Pushups: Defining 'Good', Benefits, and How to Improve Your Capacity
A "good" number of pushups is highly individual, depending on age, sex, fitness level, and goals, with proper form and consistent progressio...
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Walking Cadence: Understanding, Measuring, and Improving Your Step Rate
A good walking cadence typically ranges from 100 steps/minute for moderate intensity to 120-130 steps/minute for brisk walking, offering optimal healt...
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Heart Rate Recovery: Why Your Heart Beats Fast After Exercise, What Is EPOC, and When to Be Concerned
After exercise, your heart continues to beat rapidly primarily due to the body's need to repay an "oxygen debt," restore physiological balan...
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Hamstring Sliders: At-Home Guide to Technique, Equipment, and Progressions
Hamstring sliders involve lying on your back with heels on a low-friction surface, lifting hips into a bridge, and slowly extending and returning legs...
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