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Optimizing Heart Rate for Exercise and Health Benefits

Cardiovascular exercise is key to achieving and maintaining health and fitness. Determining the optimal duration, intensity, and frequency of cardio sessions can be guided by metrics such as heart rate (HR), heart rate variability (HRV), and heart rate recovery (HRR). Here, we explore evidence-based guidelines for weekly exercise duration, intensity for health and weight loss, […]

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Should Mobility be Part of My Strength Training Routine?

General Fitness / Michael Wood, CSCS

In a world where gym time is often limited, many gym enthusiasts wonder: Is adding flexibility and mobility work to my routine really worth it? While it’s tempting to dedicate every minute to lifting, research and experts suggest that warm-up, mobility drills, and flexibility exercises are necessary. These types of movements can significantly enhance your

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Conquer the Trails: More Strength for Hiking & Kayaking Success

General Fitness / Michael Wood, CSCS

Have you ever found yourself out on the trail, whether hiking or kayaking, wishing you had a bit more strength and endurance? It’s a common challenge for outdoor enthusiasts. But strength training can transform your adventures. The benefits are immense: enhanced performance, injury prevention, and boosted confidence. But how do you get started? What exercises

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Best Diet and Exercise Plan for Fat Loss and Muscle Preservation

General Fitness, Nutrition Tips / Michael Wood, CSCS

When it comes to weight loss, one of the biggest challenges is preserving lean muscle while shedding body fat. Many diets promise rapid weight loss, but often, they lead to muscle loss alongside fat loss, which is far from ideal for long-term health and fitness. To find the most effective approach for fat loss while

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Maximize Strength in 35-Minutes: Ultimate Full-Body Workout

General Fitness / Michael Wood, CSCS

Strength training can be both efficient and effective, even if you only have about 35-minutes to spare. Research shows that with the right strategy, you can still target all major muscle groups, boost strength, and even improve muscle mass. Whether you’re training at the gym or at home, choosing the right exercises, equipment, and intensity

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Top 5 Cardio Activities: Benefits, Muscle Groups, and Calorie Burn

General Fitness, What's New / Michael Wood, CSCS

Cardiovascular activities are essential for maintaining overall health, improving heart function, boosting endurance, and burning calories. Different cardio exercises offer distinct benefits by engaging multiple muscle groups and promoting fat loss. In this blog post, we’ll explore the top five cardio activities, their benefits, the muscle groups they target, and how many calories you can

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Strength Training: 15 Important Facts About Muscle

General Fitness / Michael Wood, CSCS

The human body is a marvel, especially when it comes to its muscular system. Strength training plays a vital role in not only building muscle but also improving overall health and activities of daily living (aka ADL’s).

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3, 4, 5, and 6-Day Split Strength Training: Which is Best for You?

General Fitness / Michael Wood, CSCS

Strength training has grown into an essential component of fitness for building muscle, enhancing performance, and promoting long-term health.

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Hawthorne Effect: Understanding Its Role in Exercise Apps

General Fitness / Michael Wood, CSCS

The Hawthorne Effect, a psychological phenomenon named after a series of studies conducted in the 1920’s and 1930’s at the Hawthorne Works in Chicago, has become a significant concept in various fields, including psychology, management, and health sciences.

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Best Ways to Monitor Your Workout: RPE, Heart Rate, and More

General Fitness / Michael Wood, CSCS

Whether you’re aiming to build strength, improve endurance, or lose weight, tracking your workout intensity can help you stay on target.

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How to Get Into a Fitness Mindset: 3 Easy Steps for Success

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Getting in shape and becoming healthier is one of the most common resolutions that people make. While it is great that people want to make these changes, there are a few steps that you need to take to really put this resolution into action.

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Efficient 30-Minute Workouts: Better than a 60-Minute Routine?

General Fitness / Michael Wood, CSCS

In a world where time is often the most precious commodity, finding an effective workout that fits into a busy schedule can be a real challenge.

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