Shoulder Extension: Muscles Targeted, Exercises, and Importance
Shoulder extension primarily targets the latissimus dorsi, posterior deltoid, and teres major, which are crucial for moving the arm backward, supporti...
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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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Endurance Training: Understanding Intensity, Metrics, and Zones
Endurance training intensity spans a spectrum from very light recovery efforts to maximal bursts, measured by metrics like heart rate, perceived exert...
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Bodybuilding Injuries: Risks, Prevention, and Recovery
Bodybuilding involves inherent risks of acute and chronic injuries due to extreme loads, repetitive stress, and poor form, but these can be significan...
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Ab Straps: What They Are, How They Work, and Their Benefits for Core Training
Ab straps are specialized fitness accessories designed to offload grip strength during hanging abdominal exercises, allowing for more focused and inte...
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12-Year-Old Girls' Mile Run: Expectations, Influencing Factors, and Training Principles
For a 12-year-old girl, mile running performance varies widely, and rather than focusing on a specific time, the emphasis should be on consistent effo...
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Gym Group Membership: Understanding Access, Restrictions, and Maximizing Benefits
Generally, whether you can use any gym within a group depends entirely on the specific membership tier you hold and the policies of the gym chain; mos...
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MAV Bodybuilding: Optimizing Training Volume for Muscle Growth and Recovery
MAV bodybuilding is an evidence-based approach to training volume management that identifies the optimal amount of training for muscle growth while en...
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West Highland Way: Reverse Route, Challenges, Logistics, and Preparation
Walking the West Highland Way backwards from Fort William to Milngavie is feasible for experienced hikers but requires meticulous planning due to reve...
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The Harvard Step Test: Procedure, Purpose, Interpretation, and Benefits
The Harvard Step Test is a sub-maximal cardiovascular fitness test assessing aerobic capacity and recovery rate through a standardized stepping protoc...
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