Drinking Alcohol After Hot Yoga: Risks, Recovery, and Safe Practices
Drinking alcohol immediately after hot yoga is not recommended due to significant risks including exacerbated dehydration, increased cardiovascular st...
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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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Dumbbell Leg Raises: Technique, Muscles, Benefits, and Safety
Dumbbell leg raises are an advanced core exercise that strengthens the rectus abdominis and hip flexors through controlled leg lifts with added resist...
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Swim Caps: Why and How to Wet Your Hair Before Application for Protection and Comfort
Wetting your hair before putting on a swim cap is highly recommended as it reduces friction, protects hair from damage, improves cap seal and comfort,...
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Knee Health and Running: Strengthening Benefits, Risks, and Resilient Training Strategies
Running, when done progressively and with proper support, can strengthen knee structures, including bones, tendons, ligaments, and supporting muscles,...
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Tennis Players: Strength Training, Benefits, and Key Exercises
Modern tennis players integrate lifting and sophisticated strength and conditioning into their training to enhance performance, power, agility, and si...
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Polar Verity Sense: Heart Rate, Swimming Metrics, and Connectivity
The Polar Verity Sense is an optical heart rate sensor that accurately tracks heart rate, dedicated swimming metrics, and basic activity data, offerin...
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Elevated Deadlifts: Benefits for Strength, Technique, and Injury Management
Elevated deadlifts offer unique advantages for strength development, technique refinement, and injury management by allowing heavier loads and reducin...
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Downward Dog and Weight Loss: Indirect Benefits, Calorie Burn, and Integration
While Downward Dog itself is not a primary driver of significant calorie expenditure for weight loss, it contributes indirectly through various physio...
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Hiking Hydration: Understanding the Water Rule and Preventing Dehydration
The "water rule" for hiking recommends consuming approximately 0.5 to 1 liter of water per hour of activity, serving as a flexible guideline...
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