Exercising in Heat: When It's Too Hot, Risks, and Safety Strategies
While there's no universal 'too hot' temperature, training can become unsafe above a Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) of 82°F (28°C) for intense ac...
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Dr. Hart is a Registered Dietitian (RD) focused on sustainable nutrition. She helps demystify diet culture and promotes a balanced approach to eating for long-term health and performance.
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Tahoe Rim Trail: Adam Kimble's Fastest Known Time and Ultrarunning Challenges
Adam Kimble holds the fastest known time for the Tahoe Rim Trail, completing the 165-mile loop in 37 hours, 12 minutes, and 15 seconds in August 2020 ...
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Bench Press and Squats: Are They Enough for a Comprehensive Strength Program?
While bench press and squats are foundational for strength and muscle, they are insufficient on their own for a comprehensive, balanced, and injury-pr...
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Joint Mobility: Benefits, How It Differs, and How to Improve It
Joint mobility, the active range of motion at a joint with control, offers profound benefits including reduced injury risk, improved movement efficien...
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Dandasana: Understanding, Benefits, and How to Perform Staff Pose
Dandasana, or Staff Pose, is a fundamental seated yoga posture that builds core strength, spinal integrity, and body awareness by emphasizing proper s...
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Pilates: Common Mistakes, Consequences, and How to Practice Correctly
When Pilates is performed incorrectly, it can lead to reduced effectiveness, the reinforcement of poor movement patterns, and an increased risk of inj...
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Gym Balls: Benefits, Limitations, Exercises, and How to Choose
Gym balls are excellent tools for enhancing core stability, balance, and functional strength when used appropriately, but they complement rather than ...
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Yoga Ball Hip Opening: Exercises for Flexibility, Mobility, and Relief
Opening your hips on a yoga ball utilizes its unstable yet supportive surface to gently mobilize and stretch hip muscles, enhancing flexibility, range...
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Hand Release Push-Up (HRP): Acronym, Benefits, and Proper Execution Guide
The Hand Release Push-Up (HRP) is a foundational bodyweight exercise that ensures full range of motion, builds concentric strength, enhances core stab...
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