Sit-Ups: Solo Technique, Muscle Engagement, and Common Mistakes
Performing sit-ups independently requires proper technique, including self-anchoring methods and controlled movement, to effectively engage the core a...
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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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Gym vs. Running: Benefits, Limitations, and How to Combine Them for Optimal Health
Optimal fitness and health are best achieved by strategically integrating both strength training (gym) and cardiovascular exercise (running), as they ...
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Backbends: Understanding, Benefits, Prerequisites, and Safe Progression
A good backbend requires a blend of thoracic spine mobility, hip flexor flexibility, and core and gluteal strength, progressively performed for safety...
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Walking Stride: How to Measure, Interpret, and Optimize Your Gait
Walking stride can be measured manually using methods like counting strides over a marked distance outdoors or on a treadmill, or automatically with w...
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Resistance Band Back Squat: Setup, Form, Benefits, and Progression
The resistance band back squat is performed by placing a resistance band under the feet and over the shoulders, then executing a traditional squat mot...
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Strength Disparity: Why You're Stronger in Deadlifts Than Squats and How to Improve
Strength disparity between deadlift and squat often stems from differences in biomechanics, muscle emphasis, leverage, and motor pattern complexity, r...
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Bench Split Squat: Technique, Benefits, and Common Mistakes
The bench split squat is a unilateral lower body exercise performed by elevating the front foot on a low surface, focusing on controlled descent and a...
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Workout Volume: Measurement, Management, and Optimization for Fitness Goals
Workout volume, quantified as sets x reps x load, is measured and managed by considering individual goals, experience, and recovery capacity to optimi...
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Wrist Size: Anatomy, Limitations, and Forearm Development
Adult wrist circumference, primarily determined by bone structure and genetics, cannot be significantly increased through exercise or diet, as growth ...
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