Joints: Understanding Fixed and Movable Articulations
Joints are classified by their degree of movement: fixed joints (synarthroses) provide stability with little to no motion, while movable joints (synov...
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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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Skipping: Muscles Used, Cardiovascular Impact, and Coordination Benefits
Skipping is a full-body exercise that engages major muscle groups in the lower body (calves, quads, hamstrings, glutes), core (abdominals), and upper ...
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CrossFit vs. Fitness: Understanding the Core Differences and Choosing Your Path
CrossFit is a specific, branded fitness methodology, while "fitness" is a broad, overarching state of health and physical well-being encompa...
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Abs After Eating: Comfort, Performance, and Optimal Timing
While generally not harmful, training abdominal muscles immediately after eating can cause discomfort and reduce performance due to the body's digesti...
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Post-Run Leg Massage: Techniques, Tools, and Benefits for Recovery
Massaging your legs after running is an effective recovery strategy that alleviates muscle soreness, improves blood flow, and enhances flexibility thr...
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Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training: Mechanism of Action, Physiological Responses, and Practical Applications
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training promotes muscle growth and strength by restricting venous outflow while maintaining arterial inflow, creating a ...
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Prosthetic Joint Infection (PJI): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Prosthetic Joint Infection (PJI) is a severe complication where bacteria infect artificial joint components, causing pain and dysfunction, often requi...
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Dance Travel: Understanding Locomotor Patterns, Forms, and Biomechanics
In dance, "travel" refers to any movement that displaces the dancer's body through space, encompassing fundamental locomotor patterns like w...
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Vibration Plates: Efficacy for Weight Loss, Benefits, and Limitations
While vibration plates may offer modest benefits for body composition when combined with diet and exercise, they are not a primary or standalone metho...
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