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Power Plate: Do Vibration Plates Work?

Power Plate: Do Vibration Plates Work?

August 21 2010

These power plates are sprouting up in every gym in the country, and celebrities seems to love them. But do they work? What does the studies say?

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The Best Stretch For Your Shoulders

The Best Stretch For Your Shoulders

July 24 2010

There are tons of shoulder stretches. But if you had to pick just one stretch this should be the one.

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Is Muscle Mass Important For Power Lifters?

Is Muscle Mass Important For Power Lifters?

April 28 2010

Powerlifting is usually considered a sport of strength and strength has nothing to do with muscle mass. Really?

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How Much Protein Do You need After Your Workout?

How Much Protein Do You need After Your Workout?

April 18 2010

Let’s what the recent study which looked at the dose response of protein intake and protein synthesis has to say.

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NSCA Personal Trainer’s Conference 2010 Review - Part 2

NSCA Personal Trainer’s Conference 2010 Review - Part 2

April 10 2010

Here is Part 2 of the review of National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) Personal Trainer’s Conference 2010 held in Las Vegas in April.

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Exercises  To Correct Forward Head and Shoulder Posture

Exercises To Correct Forward Head and Shoulder Posture

January 09 2010

What are the causes and benefits of correcting a forward head and shoulder posture? And how do you correct a forward head posture?

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Can Nervous System/ Neural Adaptations Increase Strength?

Can Nervous System/ Neural Adaptations Increase Strength?

October 07 2009

Can your nervous system contribute to strength gains in gym?

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How to Prevent ACL Injuries

How to Prevent ACL Injuries

December 21 2008

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries is one of the most common knee injuries in sports and recreation, especially in female athletes. What does the latest research say about ACL injury prevention?

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Types of stretching: Static, Active, Dynamic, PNF & Functional Stretching

Types of stretching: Static, Active, Dynamic, PNF & Functional Stretching

November 25 2008

What are the different types of stretching? What is the difference between the types? More important, which one should I use. Read more about stretching.

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Free Weights vs Machines

Free Weights vs Machines

September 20 2008

Should I use free weights or machines? Simple question, but the debate has been going on forever. Here is my take on it.

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