How often do you use the excuse, “I just don’t have enough time” in regards to your workout? Trust me, most of us are guilty of it. Whether it be errands around the house, extra work from the office, or scrolling through social media, we all find reasons to skip out on the gym. This is especially true when it...

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"You have a weak core, that's why you have back pain." This is a statement that gets thrown around within the medical and exercise communities without much consideration. Not only does this lead to a societal assumption that back pain and "core" strength go hand in hand, but it creates a belief that our spines are structures that are fragile...

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Ah, the hip hinge. This magical movement pattern serves as foundation for many of our lifting techniques, and yet, it is often performed incorrectly. This leads to squatty-looking deadlifts and kettlebell swings, which unfortunately significantly reduces the load to the all-important posterior chain. So what can we do about it? “When in doubt, stick your bottom out.” This is one...

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It’s every athlete’s worst nightmare. The twist of an ankle, the buckling of a knee, or a pop within the shoulder can not only impact a player’s physical health, but can also wreak havoc on their mental psyche. Questions like, “Will I be able to play again?” or “Am I going to make it worse?” often race through their mind...

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The average life expectancy in America is about 79 years old. Some view our 60s and beyond as our "golden years", while to others, it's more of a slippery slope. If you simply sit back and let Father Time take his toll, it can be very difficult to maintain a good quality of life. But if you're willing to take...

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Many are familiar with that dreaded *crunch* sensation as your ankle slips out from underneath you. While a lucky few sustain only a couple ankle sprains during their athletic careers, some need all of their fingers and toes to keep track. According to Hubbard et al., nearly 70% of ankle sprains are recurrent. What causes these unfortunate folks to sprain...

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What’s the most important question you ask your fellow gym rats when you show up at the gym? How much do you bench? What muscles should I focus on today?While these topics are definitely popular, there is one question that often gets overlooked: how long should I rest?That’s right; what if I told you that you may be missing out...

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With the start of football season fast approaching, you've likely already been hitting the weight room. Your Squat's gone up, your Bench Press has gotten heavier, and thoughts of Friday night lights pushes you to go for that extra rep. While some of you may think your off-season workout goals should be limited to putting more weight on the bar,...

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We’ve all experienced it; the ache that “hurts so good” on that last set of squats, or that spreads throughout your muscles on the final sprint to the finish. If you walk into most gyms and ask what's the reason would be for this, a majority of the population would throw lactic acid under the bus. Ask the same group...

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