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.
Improving ankle dorsiflexion for squats involves a comprehensive approach including self-myofascial release, static and dynamic stretching, joint mobi...
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The deltoid is a muscle and does not contain ligaments; instead, numerous critical ligaments surround and stabilize the shoulder joint, which the delt...
By Alex
Running typically burns more calories per minute due to its weight-bearing nature, but cycling can achieve equal or greater total calorie burn over lo...
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Muscle growth (hypertrophy) is achieved through progressive overload in resistance training, supported by adequate protein, a caloric surplus, compreh...
By Alex
Absolutely, belly dance is a remarkably accessible and inclusive art form welcoming individuals of all ages, body types, and experience levels, offeri...
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The optimal number of lunges varies based on individual fitness goals, current fitness level, and lunge variation, generally ranging from 3-5 sets of ...
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The vast majority of medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries, particularly Grade I and Grade II tears, can successfully heal without surgery through...
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In a gym context, Body Composition Measurement (BCM) quantifies body components like fat and lean mass, offering a more detailed health and fitness pi...
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Running power, measured in watts, quantifies the objective rate at which a runner performs mechanical work against various forces to propel themselves...
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