Bursa and the Hip: Differentiating Structures and Understanding Bursitis
A bursa is not a hip; rather, it is a fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between bones, tendons, and muscles, while the hip is a complex ball-and-...
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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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Swimmer's Breathing: Techniques, Drills, and Performance Benefits
To breathe like a swimmer, master diaphragmatic breathing, practice continuous underwater exhalation, and execute a quick, rotational inhalation to op...
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Earth's Unique Features: Life, Liquid Water, Plate Tectonics, and a Stable Atmosphere
Earth is uniquely defined by the presence of complex biological life, abundant surface liquid water, active plate tectonics, a stable oxygen-rich atmo...
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SMART Targets in Swimming: Definition, Application, and Benefits
SMART targets in swimming are goals structured using the Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound framework to provide clear directi...
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Arm Hangs: Best Grips, Benefits, and Techniques
The optimal grip for an arm hang depends on specific fitness goals, with the pronated (overhand) grip often considered foundational for general grip s...
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Body Composition: Distinguishing Between Weight Gain and Muscle Gain
Distinguishing between weight gain and muscle gain requires analyzing body composition, performance metrics, visual cues, and clothing fit rather than...
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Strength: Its Foundational Role in Performance, Sports, and Daily Life
Strength fundamentally enhances nearly all physical performance aspects, including power, speed, endurance, and agility, by improving neuromuscular fu...
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PIN Radial Tunnel Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Pin radial tunnel syndrome is a condition characterized by the compression of the posterior interosseous nerve (PIN) within the radial tunnel in the f...
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Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S): Recovery Timelines, Influencing Factors, and Support
Recovery from Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) is a highly individualized process, typically spanning several months to over a year, depend...
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