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To stretch or not to stretch, what is the answer?
In an attempt to resolve this controversy, an extensive systematic review by David Behm (1) found no effects of stretching on overall injury rates. However, after splitting the type of sports and its related injuries, the authors found that pre-activity stretching can reduce ...
Importance of Exercise for Women
Exercise is quite often perceived as a way to look slimmer and to shed extra body fat. Yet exercise is the only non-pharmaceutical intervention that can simultaneously increase insulin sensitivity, improve cardiovascular health, increase bone mineral density, enhance cognitiv ...
Aerobic Training vs. Resistance Training, Which is Better?
Throughout the history of modern fitness, there has always been a partition between what we call aerobic/cardio training enthusiasts and resistance training proponents. Both teams manage to find a scientific basis to support their claim that their training of choice is superi ...
Can Exercise Target Cellulite and is Spot Fat Reduction Still a Myth?
As a fitness professional, you may be approached by a lot of clients asking you to give them exercises that can eliminate their hip cellulite and their belly fat. These clients may be beginners seeking quick fixes and magic potions ...
Does Your Posture Really Matter?
As you can see from the table, static posture is not always associated with pain and injury even after 10 years of follow up (26), which means that if you are trying to correct your or your clients’ posture, you may be wasting your time!
Your Children Shouldn’t lift, Or should they?
As we have heard it back when we were teens in the gym, we’re sure you have too. “Do not lift heavy weights in the gym or you will not grow!”
You’re NEVER Too Young to Lift!
Whether you are a parent, potential parent, or you know a parent, you should read this.
It’s about time we stop hearing the classic phrase: “you’re too young to lift weights”
Lifting Weights Won’t Make Children Shorter!
Whether you are a parent, potential parent, or you know a parent, you should read this.
In the age of AirPods and wireless chargers, it’s about time we stop hearing the classic phrase: “you’re too young to lift weights”