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Category: Fitness Tips

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

What Works and Doesn’t Work for Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

If you work out, you’re familiar with the soreness you get after a workout your muscles are unaccustomed to. That soreness, called DOMS, can last for up to a week. Is there anything you can do about the pain and stiffness? In this article, you’ll learn what science shows works and doesn’t work for after-workout muscle soreness.

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Abdominal Definition

5 Reasons You’re Working Out but Not Building Abdominal Definition

Why are rock-solid abs so hard to attain?  The challenge of getting abdominal definition is greater for females because women have more body fat, but men have to work hard to get them too. Women have to get down to under 20% body fat, in most cases, to see their abs pop. In many cases, it’s too much body fat that’s keeping them hidden.

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Exercising with neck pain

How to Strength Train Safely When You Have Neck Pain

Neck pain is uncomfortable and surprisingly common. Most neck pain is due to strained muscles related to poor posture, and correcting poor alignment helps prevent future episodes. However, strength training is also helpful for strengthening the neck muscles and improving posture. Here’s how to do is safely.

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Gut Microbiome

6 Ways to Improve Your Gut Microbiome

Your gut microbiome consists of trillions of bacteria, but these bacteria are healthy and play a key role in keeping you in good health too. However, you need lifestyle habits that support microbiome health. Here are six gut-friendly habits you should know about. 

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eliminating sugar

5 Powerful Tips for Eliminating Sugar from Your Diet

Most people eat far more sugar than they should for optimal health. In fact, eating too much sugar is linked to a variety of health problems, including obesity, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular disease. But it’s not always easy to give it up! If you’re struggling with cutting back on sugar, here are five tips to make it easier.

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