Basics of Indoor Rowing (Including Two Sample Workouts!)

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Indoor rowing has gained significant popularity as a low-impact, full-body workout that provides cardiovascular benefits and builds muscular strength. However, to fully harness the benefits of indoor rowing, it’s crucial to understand and master proper rowing technique. In this review, we’ll dive into the basics of proper indoor rowing technique, highlighting key aspects such as…

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Yoga – Explained

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Exploring and Understanding the Diverse Paths of Yoga Yoga, originating from ancient India, is a holistic approach to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. The term “yoga” is derived from the Sanskrit word “yuj,” which means to unite or yoke. Throughout its rich history, various schools of thought and traditions have emerged, each offering unique paths…

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Tabata Interval Training

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Physical fitness and cardiovascular health are integral components of a balanced and active lifestyle. One highly effective method for enhancing both aerobic and anaerobic capacity is  Tabata Protocol Interval Training. Developed by Dr. Izumi Tabata and his team in the 1990s, this training regimen has gained widespread popularity due to its efficient and time-effective approach…

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Personal Training After Total Knee Replacement

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Transitioning from Physical Therapy to Personal Training for Continued Rehabilitation Following Total Knee Replacement Total knee replacement (TKR), also known as total knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure often performed to alleviate pain and improve mobility in individuals with severe knee arthritis or injury. Post-operative rehabilitation is crucial for achieving optimal outcomes and restoring function.…

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How Strength Training Boosts Endurance Sports Performance

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Endurance sports can demand extraordinary physical and mental resilience, and athletes are continually seeking ways to enhance their performance. While conventional wisdom often associates endurance sports with long-distance training, an often overlooked yet essential component is strength training. Contrary to popular belief, strength training isn’t just for bodybuilders; it has immense benefits for endurance athletes…

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Functional Training Basics

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Functional Training Basics Functional training has gained significant popularity in the fitness world due to its ability to improve strength, enhance movement patterns, and decrease the likelihood of injury. Unlike traditional strength training that focuses on isolated muscles, functional training emphasizes movements that mimic real-life activities. This comprehensive approach engages multiple muscle groups, enhances joint…

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Pros and Cons of Virtual Personal Training

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Pros and Cons of Virtual Personal Training No lie, everyone has been thrust into an entirely virtual world.  If you’re lucky, your work is probably entirely virtual, your friend hangouts are virtual, hell you probably even grocery shop virtually!  For many, their personal training has gone virtual as well. And with regards to fitness, every…

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6 Simple Ways to Make Progress With At Home Workouts

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If you really want to make progress towards your goal and you don’t have access to seemingly unlimited weight or resistance, then you have to turn your attention to other methods of progression while working out at home.   Adding load (going up in weight) is obviously the easiest and most commonly used, and for…

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