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Ask the Experts: How Can I Prevent a Repeat Ankle Sprain?
Q: I sprained my ankle and my doctor says I’m now at a higher risk to hurt it again. How can I prevent a repeat injury? A: Ahh…the dreaded ankle [...]
Don’t Waste Time in the Gym
Everyone goes to the gym in the hopes of achieving, or at least approaching, their individual goals. But how can you get the most bang for your buck? Here are [...]
Ask the Experts: What’s the Difference Between a Kettlebell and a Dumbbell?
Q: What’s the difference between a kettlebell and a dumbbell? A: A weight is a weight, right? Not exactly. A kettlebell's unique shape shifts the weight’s load away from your [...]
Ask the Experts: How Can I Avoid the Feeling of Heavy Legs?
Q: Sometimes my legs feel heavy when I step onto the field. How can I prevent this? A: Every athlete has experienced this: You pump up for the game, start [...]
Ask the Experts: How Do I Improve My Grip Strength?
Q: How do I improve my grip strength? A: Grip strength is one of the most underrated aspects of fitness. Think of an exercise like the Pull-Up. You could have [...]
Ask the Experts: Do I Really Need to Cool Down After a Workout?
Q: Do I really need to do a cool-down after a workout? A: Yes! The cool-down is one of the most important parts of your workout. It’s what helps your [...]
Ask the Experts: How Do I Figure Out My 1-Rep Max?
Q: How do I figure out my one-rep max for weightlifting? If I were being cheeky I’d say, "by lifting as much as you can, duh." But that’s a bad [...]
Ask the Experts: Am I Drinking Too Much Water?
Q: I feel like water is sloshing around in my stomach when I run. Am I drinking too much? Ugh! Nothing will bring your morning 5-miler to an end [...]
Ask the Experts: Am I Resting Too Long Between Sets?
Q: I feel like I stand around too much in the weight room. How do I know if I’m resting too long between sets? A: Resting in the gym can [...]
Ask the Experts: I Sweat a Lot. Am I Out of Shape?
Q: I sweat a lot. Does that mean I’m out of shape? A: Fear not, my soggy friend. The amount you sweat has nothing to do with your fitness level. In [...]