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Adult taking a recovery day between regular fitness workouts

Why Taking an Extra Rest Day Does Not Mean You ...

Sometimes the answer is simpler than adding another workout: you may need another day to recover. Taking one extra rest day does not erase the strength, fitness, movement quality, or...

Why Taking an Extra Rest Day Does Not Mean You ...

Sometimes the answer is simpler than adding another workout: you may need another day to recover. Taking one extra rest day does not erase the strength, fitness, movement quality, or...

Recreational tennis player over 50 warming up before playing

The Best Warm-Up Routine For Recreational Tenni...

It's easy to assume that a few practice serves and some casual stretching are enough to get ready for tennis. For recreational players over 50, a better warm-up prepares the...

The Best Warm-Up Routine For Recreational Tenni...

It's easy to assume that a few practice serves and some casual stretching are enough to get ready for tennis. For recreational players over 50, a better warm-up prepares the...

Adult adjusting a strength training workout based on readiness and recovery

Why Training Adjustments Should Be Based On Mor...

It's easy to assume that motivation should determine how hard you train. When you feel energized, you push harder. When enthusiasm disappears, you back off. The problem is that motivation...

Why Training Adjustments Should Be Based On Mor...

It's easy to assume that motivation should determine how hard you train. When you feel energized, you push harder. When enthusiasm disappears, you back off. The problem is that motivation...

Adult getting up after sitting and beginning to walk

Why Do My First Few Steps Feel Stiff After Sitt...

You're not alone if the first few steps after an hour at your desk, on the couch, or in the car feel noticeably stiffer than the steps that follow. Your...

Why Do My First Few Steps Feel Stiff After Sitt...

You're not alone if the first few steps after an hour at your desk, on the couch, or in the car feel noticeably stiffer than the steps that follow. Your...

Adult performing a modified strength exercise during a smart training session

Why Exercise Modifications Are A Sign Of Smart ...

Let's talk about exercise modifications, because they are often misunderstood. Changing an exercise does not automatically mean you are weaker, less athletic, or taking the easy way out. Smart training...

Why Exercise Modifications Are A Sign Of Smart ...

Let's talk about exercise modifications, because they are often misunderstood. Changing an exercise does not automatically mean you are weaker, less athletic, or taking the easy way out. Smart training...

Calorie-containing drinks that can be easy to overlook when trying to get leaner

Why Liquid Calories Are Easy to Miss When You A...

There is often a missing piece when someone feels like they are eating reasonably well but still cannot figure out why getting leaner feels harder than expected. That missing piece...

Why Liquid Calories Are Easy to Miss When You A...

There is often a missing piece when someone feels like they are eating reasonably well but still cannot figure out why getting leaner feels harder than expected. That missing piece...