physical exercise
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What Are ‘Active Recovery Days’ (and How Can You Make the Most of Them)?
If you’re just getting started with an exercise program, you know you can’t go hard every single day. Taking a day off between intense workouts is usually recommended in order to reduce fatigue and give your muscles time to repair. Not all recovery days, however, require total rest.
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The Difference Between Pushing Yourself and Overtraining Syndrome
As a marathon runner, I know what it’s like to push your body to its limits. I know the desire to tack on one extra mile when you’re feeling strong, or to squeeze in one last long run before a big race. I also know what it’s like to narrowly avoid serious burnout and injury…
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Why Your Home Gym Needs Adjustable Kettlebells
If you’re short on space or can’t afford a whole kettlebell collection, a good quality adjustable kettlebell is one of the best investments you can make for at-home strength training.
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How to Do Front Squats Without Hating Them
To start with, I used to hate front squats, too, so I don’t want to hear any “but they hurt my wrists” business, OK? Front squats are an amazing exercise for your legs and — secretly — for your back. They have great carryover to other things you might want to do in the gym…