Sarcopenia is a condition known as muscle loss. It mostly affects people who have passed their fifties, and it can decrease life expectancy and quality. The peak muscle mass is usually achieved in the late 30s and early 40s when a gradual loss of muscle mass begins. Sarcopenia can occur quicker than you may think […]
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One of the most common misstatements I hear is: “Steel Mace 360’s and 10 to 2’s improve shoulder mobility.” I would argue that it improves Flexibility which is passive, and only improves mobility at the range that you are capable of accessing actively. What do I mean by that? Your mobility can be
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When it comes to pull-up training there are so many different variations out there that the sky is the limit. With an exploration on the bar, one can come up with different styles of play that can add great benefits to ones strength and skill when it comes to calisthenics and movement. As for myself
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When people talk about the “big three” gym lifts, they’re talking about the bench press, the barbell squat, and, the barbell deadlift. In terms of sheer power and brute force, the deadlift is considered, by far, to be one of the most effective and beneficial exercises you could ever wish for. Deadlifts are considered the
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“You have been a slave to your weakness for a long time. Swing your axe and cut the chains. Only then will you be free.” Playing football was my childhood passion. I was able to maintain an athletic lifestyle on a care-free diet, eating whatever I wanted. After I quit playing football, freshman year
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Without patting myself on the back too hard, I would say I’m in pretty good shape. I wouldn’t consider myself a model of human perfection by any means (by fitness industry standards, I’m average at best), but in a country where general unhealthiness and obesity are so common, I do tend to stand out amongst
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Weight training is more than just objective, one-size-fits-all numbers on a scale or figures on weights. We all have different goals, and different subjective reasons, for what we do. So, when you feel the need, or desire, to challenge yourself further with extra weights or reps, it’s important to keep these subjective things in mind.
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As a physiotherapist I get to see a ton of patients that come in with shoulder problems. The number one profile I see with this; a late 30s, early 40s desk jockey who hits the gym and trains but is otherwise sedentary, overweight and living a happy suburban life. They come in, take of their
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What you have to understand about swinging a Steel Mace is that it’s more than just what goes on above the chest. I find that a lot of newcomers to Mace swinging don’t realize this and this is something that took me a long time to learn. My hope is that you can learn from my
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You can train like a caveman and eat like a caveman but if you drink like a fish you might not experience the fitness gains you deserve. Over the last 2 years, I have helped thousands of people transform their bodies and minds via one simple habit change. Did cavemen abuse substances? A recent
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Whether you’re traveling locally or abroad, you are bound to encounter many different people along the way. In addition, you will be exposed to new environments and many pathogens that may compromise your immune system, leaving you prone to infections. However, there are multiple ways you can safeguard your health while on your travels. Apply
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Squat Cable Curls This is an alternative to the KB Squat Curl. If you don’t have access to kettlebells but have a high/low pulley to hand, this is the option for you. The benefits of this move are almost identical to the KB version but it has a longer range of motion so “the pump”
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The Kettlebell Hang Press has become one of my favorite hybrid exercises to play with. I started with them last year and I have been using them ever since! I played around with the idea when I wanted to add an offset variant to my hang practice. The kettlebell hang press adds such a practice! What
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Social media is full of videos of people tyre flipping with shocking technique. Many people out there (I believe most actually) “muscle” it, meaning they lift it using their biceps. That’s fine when it’s a small tyre but do that with a big one and you’re setting yourself up for a biceps tear. NOT COOL.
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Bit of a boring rant but necessary! Think about thin, lean, jacked, sexy you later on! Do you want to be riddled with injuries or be able to push the boundaries that bit further? If you have shit shoulders, fix them. If you have shit hips…. fix them! The information is out there if you
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If you have awesome feet and awesome hips, chances are, your knees will be relatively happy. You can dive further in to strengthening them for sports, running, changing direction etc. This is an example of a typically normal drill and how it can be made totally awesome with a partner instead! If more teams started
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When you can only make it to the yoga session but you’re on a squat program When you can only make it to the yoga session but you're on a squat program…. ? Posted by Tom Morrison on Saturday, 22 April 2017
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Hi everyone, this is LittleTank with another tutorial to help you ramp up your deadlift numbers while also nailing perfect form. I posted this video using the Facebook Live application and the response has been epic, so clearly I’ve hit a nerve and people want to know more. I use numerous assistance moves to improve
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A lovely bodyweight leg complex being demonstrated by Jenni, Cossack, seated internal rotation, pistol A lovely bodyweight leg complex being demonstrated by Jenni, Cossack, seated internal rotation, pistol Posted by Tom Morrison on Tuesday, 18 April 2017
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Written by Tom Morrison Ultimately the key to making long term progress is: DON’T GET INJURED. Go hard or go home, no pain no gain, yes I totally agree with, and I am all for it! That’s cool beans IF, you are willing to put the work in to have balance. Let’s face it, there
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