Fitness

Am I Capable of Being Happy and Healthy?

“I AM CAPABLE”. This is one of the most powerful statements an individual can ever say. Our lives are constantly filled with messages telling us that we are not good enough. Due to this, we often tell ourselves we can’t for a variety of reasons, and then to add insult […]

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5 Benefits of Powerlifting for Women

The stigma exists – women seem to have this feeling like they’re going to become muscle-bound freaks of nature if they start lifting weights. Fortunately, nothing can be further from the truth. A regular weightlifting program does not turn you into some extraordinarily macho version of your female self. In […]

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Basic principles of Smart Training – Overload and Specificity

When you think about progress in training, there are two scientific principles that should be followed in order to maximize your results. The first principle is that of specificity. specificity Specificity simply states that you get better at what you train, and in the way, you train. For example, if […]

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Training for Weight Loss

Something that troubles many individuals in today’s society is those extra few pounds that they have accumulated over time. Many are willing to try anything, from sham quick-fixes to dieting, to intensive training; and what seems to be a commonality is that those extra few pounds will fluctuate, but never […]

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Variation in Running

While not everyone’s favorite sport, running is a simple, yet challenging way to maintain or improve your fitness level. When I speak of running, I do not speak only of running long distances as many marathoners and weekend event attendees do. Everyone needs to remember that there are distances in […]

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The Usefulness of Foam-Rolling in Exercise

Everyone experiences some form of tightness following exercise, whether it be light or strenuous. Stretching out the tight areas may help a little, but it does not seem to completely solve the problem. At this point, the tightness may be persistent and prevents you from getting the full potential of […]

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The Basics of Good Running Form

There has recently been a great deal of debate over footwear for running, especially with the rise (or return) of the minimalist running shoe. Until now, the debate has always been about different types of shoes for different types of foot alignment issues, but the focus has always been the […]

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Post-Exercise Recovery Basics

You likely know about the importance of drinking plenty of water during and after exercise, and that it is important to stretch after strenuous activity. It is old news that you need water for keeping the tissues well lubricated, functioning, and for improving blood flow during exercise. Exercise is designed […]