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The Mental Health Side of Overtraining

There’s no denying that movement is medicine. Exercise boosts mood, improves sleep, and helps us manage stress. But when it becomes a rigid, joyless...

How Long Should You Rest Between Strength Sessions?

The golden question. While recovery needs can vary depending on your goals, training intensity, and fitness level, here’s a general rule of thumb: Give...

How to Reduce Post-Workout Inflammation (Without Slowing Your Gains)

So how can you support your body’s natural recovery process without tipping into chronic inflammation? The answer lies in a recovery-first mindset. Here's how...

The Neck: The Missing Piece of the Puzzle

If your cat-cow stops at your shoulders and your neck remains still like a rigid tower, you’re cutting the movement short—and potentially inviting more...

First, a Quick Cat-Cow Refresher

Cat-cow is typically done on hands and knees. It involves arching and rounding your spine in time with your breath: Cat Pose: You exhale as...

IT Band Syndrome

What it is: The iliotibial (IT) band is a thick band of fascia running from the hip to just below the knee. When it...

Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome)

What it is: Runner’s knee is the most prevalent running injury, affecting up to 30% of runners, according to Gillanders. It involves irritation of...

When Inflammation Becomes a Problem

Here’s where things get tricky. While short-term inflammation is part of healthy adaptation, chronic, lingering inflammation is not. Some research has shown that intense...

When Inflammation Is Your Friend

Think of inflammation as your body’s built-in repair team. After a workout—particularly a tough one that challenges your muscles—tiny microtears occur in your muscle...

Why Collagen Is Key (Even When You’re Resting)

Let’s face it: collagen doesn’t always get the glory when it comes to fitness nutrition. But this protein is quietly doing a lot of...
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