Specific modalities such as therapeutic massage and soaking in a hot tub can offer immediate results. Spending time rolling out tight muscle and connective tissue comes with similar results.
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When we’re young we can feel invincible, but as we age, that invincibility can slowly deteriorate. The short-term goal for many is to maintain an active lifestyle throughout their twenties and thirties. The thinking behind this is that if you start young, the habit will carryover into the golden years. One of the key ingredients
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New research in Nature Metabolism looked at the effects of exercise in individuals with high blood sugar levels. High sugar, or the term, hyperglycemia, is used when fasting blood glucose is greater than 125 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter)
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If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the years it’s that everyone’s workout habits are different. In the latest update for Jefit we included some new settings that can be useful in personalizing your experience in tracking your workouts. Whether it’s reverse pyramid training or just the same exercise with different reps/weights on different days
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The USDA releases an updated nutrition and healthy eating guide every five years. At the core of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans is eating patterns and the relationship with food and nutrients.
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The average American adult (aged 18-65) gets only 2 hour a week of exercise. Keep in mind that number is across seven days!
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Having strong legs are the support system needed for an overall, powerful body. Think of your legs as the foundation used when building a new house.
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There are literally hundreds of fitness products you can choose to use. There is one product, however, that won’t break the bank, reduces stiffness, and can be used either at home or in the gym.
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You see it at least once every time you’re working out at the gym. Someone is lifting heavy weights, which is a good thing, but their exercise form is an accident waiting to happen!
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We are currently living in very turbulent times, and now more than ever, the benefits of choosing the best home gym equipment goes beyond increasing just strength.
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Supplements. There’s so much confusion about supplements in the fitness industry. If you’re new to this, it can be very overwhelming trying to navigate your way through the amount of information out there.
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One of the keys to developing strong, powerful shoulders is to make sure the rotator cuff is also part of your training routine. What Muscles Make up The Rotator Cuff? There are four muscle groups that make up the rotator cuff. An easy way to remember this group is with the acronym SITS. This stands
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