High Impact Jumping: Definition, Benefits, Risks, and Safe Practices
High impact jumping involves activities where both feet leave the ground, generating significant force upon landing, which strengthens bones and muscl...
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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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Reversibility in Fitness: Understanding the 'Use It or Lose It' Principle and How to Mitigate Detraining
Reversibility in fitness refers to the "use it or lose it" phenomenon, where physiological adaptations from training diminish and eventually...
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Wall Balls: Understanding Weights and How to Choose the Right One
Wall balls generally weigh between 4 to 30 pounds or more, with common functional fitness standards being 14 pounds for women and 20 pounds for men.
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First Walk: Duration, Pace, and Tips for Beginners
For your very first walk, aim for a duration of 10 to 30 minutes, including a gentle warm-up and cool-down, focusing on a comfortable, conversational ...
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Vitamin B12 and Gout: Understanding its Role and Dietary Considerations
Current scientific evidence indicates Vitamin B12 is not detrimental for gout, being safe and essential for overall health without directly increasing...
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Pilates: Understanding the Benefits of Barefoot Practice
Pilates is predominantly performed barefoot to enhance proprioception and sensory feedback, strengthen the intrinsic muscles of the feet and ankles, o...
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Warm-Up: Is Walking Enough? Benefits, Limitations, and Effective Components
While light walking can initiate a warm-up, it is generally insufficient alone for adequately preparing the body for intense or specific exercise, whi...
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Running Performance and Height: Biomechanics, Advantages, and Disadvantages
The relationship between height and running performance is complex, offering specific advantages and disadvantages for both taller and shorter individ...
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K-pop Dance: Fat Burning Potential, Metabolic Benefits, and How to Integrate It
K-pop dance effectively burns fat by increasing caloric expenditure, boosting metabolism, and building muscle when integrated into a consistent calori...
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