How Strength Training Affects Tendons and Ligaments
Strength training increases the size of muscles and builds strength, but what effect does it have on your ligaments and tendons? Here’s what you need to know.
April 24, 2022
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Tendons and Ligaments: How Do They Change with Age?
We lose muscle as we age, but we also need healthy tendons and ligaments to ensure our muscles move properly. How do they change with age and is there anything you can do to keep these structures healthy throughout life?
September 9, 2018
Intense Exercise and Gelatin: A Good Combo for Your Joints?
Keeping your ligaments and tendons healthy helps you perform better when you work out and as you age. A new study shows a combination of gelatin and exercise might help you build healthier connective tissue, ligaments, and tendons.
December 26, 2016
How Resistance Training Shapes Tissues Other Than Your Muscles
Resistance training is your ticket to becoming stronger and more defined – but that’s not the only reason to do it. Have you ever thought about how resistance training impacts other tissues – like the connective tissue that gives your body support and resistance to injury? Find out how the benefits of resistance training go beyond building bigger muscles
March 1, 2015
What Effect Does Exercise Have on Lower Back Pain
Suffering from lower back pain? Should you exercise or rest your back? Find out what impact exercise has on back pain and what types are best. You’ll also discover the role exercise plays in prevention and treatment of lower back pain.
December 15, 2013