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Reframe why exercise is important. Not to lose, but to gin.
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We Exercise To Gain, Not To Lose.

I'm trying something different for the next few months. I'll be sending short but meaningful messages meant to reframe how we approach and think about fitness.

How to exercise as a parent of a young child
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Exercising as a Parent of Young Kids

Parenting young kids can be an all-consuming experience filled with joy, exhaustion, and an endless to-do list. Between diaper changes, school drop-offs, and

Sarcopenia or the loss of muscle mass is associated with significant health issues as we age
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Combating Age-Related Muscle Loss: The Power of Resistance Training

Our bodies undergo various changes as we age, impacting our physical strength and overall health. The loss of muscle and strength are two important changes that

Zone 2 training and why so may people get it wrong
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Zone 2 Training… why so many people get it wrong

In endurance training and longevity circles, 'Zone 2' has become a buzzword, often tossed around... but not fully understood. While many associate 'Zone 2' with

Longevity

The Interplay of Metabolic Health and Musculoskeletal Wellness

When we think about musculoskeletal disorders – be it joint pain, muscle stiffness, or tendon issues – the immediate assumption often leans towards mechanical

LEg exercises improve longevity
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Runners require strength too: What to do and when to do it

Strength training produces better runners. But many runners are confused about what type of strength training to do. We know that runners should engage in

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Runners: How to fuel for your training and races.

When you’re training for a race or maintaining a certain level of fitness, certain food principles can help maximize your training efforts. A little science

lactate polarized training
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Lactate, the lactate shuttle, and lactate threshold workouts in polarized training

Most athletes poorly understand a small molecule known as lactate. Lactate is a fuel source for our cells, and we can train to use lactate more efficiently. The

proximal hamstring tendinopthy PHT
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Proximal hamstring tendinopathy- a true pain in the butt

Proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT) is one of just a few overuse runners' injuries that can be quite a bear to manage. It truly is a pain in the butt. You

Polarized training for runners
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Polarized training for everyday runners: Part 1

Most all elite endurance athletes and their coaches utilize a polarized training program. Most untrained or casual runners do not use a polarized training

Oversuse tendon pain in runners
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Overtraining and how to avoid it

Most runners run too fast on their slow days and too slow on their fast days. Most runners/cyclists are not adept at understanding load management. Instead of

Zone 2 heart rate training
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Zone 2 Heart Rate Training For Longevity and Performance

Whether you are optimizing your exercise regimen for performance or you want to live a longer healthy life, the concept of zone 2 heart rate training deserves

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