Swimming: Biomechanical, Physiological, and Psychological Factors Affecting Proficiency
Swimming proficiency is harder for some due to a complex interplay of individual biomechanical attributes, physiological factors like muscle strength,...
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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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Pre-Workout Foaming: Causes, Solutions, and Safety
Pre-workout supplements foam due to the natural surfactant properties of amino acids and peptides, like BCAAs and creatine, combined with vigorous mix...
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Spin Bike: Troubleshooting and Unlocking Excessive Resistance
Unlocking a spin bike involves systematically inspecting and addressing issues like excessive resistance, seized flywheels, or stuck components to res...
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Running on Concrete: Biomechanics, Perceived Speed, and Injury Risk
Runners often perceive themselves running faster on concrete due to its stiffness enhancing energy return and ground reaction force, alongside psychol...
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Pivot Joints: Anatomy, Movement, and Functional Significance
A pivot joint is a uniaxial synovial joint, allowing movement primarily in one direction: rotation around a single, central axis.
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Passive Range of Motion: Understanding, Benefits, Principles, and How to Perform
Passive Range of Motion (PROM) involves moving a joint through its available range exclusively by an external force to prevent contractures, improve c...
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Zumba: Potential Risks, Limitations, and Suitability Concerns
While Zumba offers an energetic cardiovascular workout, its disadvantages include potential injury risks from dynamic movements, limited scope for str...
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Push Pull Legs: Why It's Effective for Women, Benefits, and Program Design
The Push Pull Legs (PPL) training split is highly effective and suitable for women of all fitness levels, promoting balanced strength and muscle growt...
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Static Balance: Understanding, Influencing Factors, and Improvement Strategies
Static balance is influenced by a complex interplay of neurological, sensory, musculoskeletal, and cognitive factors, along with external environmenta...
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