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Are the Hooks on Your Squat Rack Too High?
This one goes out to the beginner-ish lifters out there who squat and bench, but never feel quite as stable as the experienced lifter in the next rack over. While your form might need a bit of work (and you could probably benefit from squat shoes), there’s another thing you’ve probably overlooked: the height of…
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How Much Should You Worry About That Post-Vaccine Rash?
Having a sore arm after you get a vaccine is pretty common, but some people who get their first dose of a COVID vaccine have ended up with a red or itchy rash on their arm or, occasionally, their whole body. Fortunately, the rash goes away and tends not to come back — at least…
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What to Eat Before a Morning Workout
Exercising first thing in the morning has a ton of advantages: it wakes you up, sets you up with a success before you’ve fully started your day, and ensures you won’t forget to work out later. But then there is the problem of breakfast.
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Here Are the Side Effects to Expect from Your COVID Vaccine (and How to Deal With Them)
You’ve probably heard about the COVID vaccines’ side effects, and by now are well aware that there is no “standard” reaction to the shots — everyone handles them differently. Still, it’s better to go into your appointment(s) armed with as much knowledge as possible — especially if it means preventing or reducing unpleasant side effects. Here’s…