Blue Plates in the Gym: Understanding Their Purpose, Benefits, and Uses
Blue plates in the gym are 20kg (44.1 lbs) Olympic bumper plates, part of an international color-coding system, designed for safe dropping to protect ...
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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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Everyday Athlete Program: Understanding the Third Block for Power and Performance Integration
The third block in an Everyday Athlete Program focuses on Power and Performance Integration, transforming developed strength into explosive power and ...
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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Understanding Its Core Domains, Impact, and Management
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) domains refer to the various facets of the disease's impact, assessment, and management, including disease activity, physica...
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Lateral Cone Hop: Guide, Benefits, Muscles Worked, and Safety
The lateral cone hop is a plyometric exercise performed by explosively jumping side-to-side over a low obstacle, focusing on quick ground contact, sof...
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Running and Music: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Safe Integration
Many runners listen to music for motivation, distraction, and performance, benefiting from its psychological and physiological effects, though some ch...
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Osteoarthritis (OA): Understanding Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Management
In rheumatology, Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, progressive joint disease characterized by the breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone, ca...
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Cable Bicep Curls: Proper Form, Benefits, and Variations
To perform cable bicep curls properly, maintain constant tension, control both lifting and lowering phases, and isolate the biceps by keeping elbows s...
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Ankle Surgery: Conditions, Process, and Rehabilitation
Ankle surgery is a complex medical procedure performed by orthopedic surgeons to repair or replace ankle joint structures, involving pre-operative ass...
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Romanian Deadlift: Lower Back Sensation, Healthy Engagement, and Preventing Strain
Feeling your lower back during an RDL can be normal muscular engagement, but it is crucial to differentiate this from harmful strain or pain caused by...
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