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Ask the Experts: My Knees Collapse Inward When I Jump. Is That Bad?
Ask the Experts: My Knees From Collapse Inward When I Jump. Is That Bad? Your first step: Send a thank you card to your coach. Knees that collapse inwards when [...]
Ask the Experts: An Injury Forced Me To Stop Training. How Much Muscle Will I Lose?
Ask the Experts: An Injury Forced Me To Stop Training. How Much Muscle Will I Lose? A: Everybody is different when it comes to muscle atrophy, so it's hard to [...]
Ask the Experts: Is Caffeine Safe for Athletes?
Q: Is caffeine safe for athletes? A: Man, I hope so. (Hides double latte behind desk.) Many athletes and non-athletes consume caffeine every day in coffee, tea, and other beverages [...]
Ask the Experts: How Many Calories Should I Eat?
Q: How many calories should I eat? A: Every person needs a different amount of calories each day, so we cannot recommend a single number. However, you can get an [...]
Ask the Experts: How Can I Squat Lower?
Q: How can I Squat lower? A: Squat depth is an issue for many athletes, especially those who don't regularly do the exercise or keep up with their mobility. Failing to [...]
Ask the Experts: How Can I Break Through a Plateau?
Q: How can I break through a plateau? A: If you are having trouble making gains on an exercise, you might have hit a strength plateau. Plateaus are commonly caused [...]
Ask the Experts: How Should I Structure a Workout?
Q: How should I structure a workout? In what order should I do exercises? A: How you order your exercises during a workout is more important than you might think. A properly [...]
Ask the Experts: How to Prevent a Side Stitch
Q: How can I prevent a side stitch? A: Also referred to as running cramps, side stitches are usually felt in the abdomen and can range from mildly uncomfortable to debilitating. Side [...]
Ask The Experts: Is It Okay to Vomit During a Workout?
Q: Is it okay to vomit during a workout? A: Many people—including some coaches and trainers—believe that vomiting is a sign of hard work. If you vomit during a workout, [...]
Ask the Experts: When Can I Start Working Out?
Q: At what age can I start working out? A: Coaches give different answers to this question. Some pick an age based on their personal opinion, claiming that weight [...]