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Cathe Friedrich strength training in her STS 2.0 Muscle & Recovery workout program that can help to prevent overuse injuries

5 Tips for Preventing Overuse Injuries in Strength Training

Discover five essential tips to prevent overuse injuries in your strength training journey! From perfecting your technique and making gradual progressions to addressing muscle imbalances and allowing adequate rest, these insights ensure a safe and effective approach to achieving your fitness goals.

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Cathe Friedrich working on her fast-twitch muscles

Fast-Twitch Muscles: How They Work and Why They Matter

Discover the science behind fast-twitch muscles and their importance in athletic performance. Learn how these muscles work, their unique characteristics, and how they can be trained for maximum results. Explore the benefits of fast-twitch muscle development for athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike.

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Restorative Exercise

5 Types of Restorative Exercise for Recovery

Intense exercise, such as HIIT training and strength training can improve your body composition and cardiovascular health, but your body needs to recover between more intense exercise sessions. That’s where restorative exercise comes in. Here are some forms of exercise you can do during those “easy” days to help your body recover.

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Yoga

5 Reasons You Need Yoga If You Strength Train

Strength training is for building strength and muscle mass while yoga is for flexibility and relieving stress, right? You might think that if your goal is to build strength, you don’t need yoga. However, adding yoga to your routine can improve your strength training performance too. Here’s why you need it.

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Exercise & immune health

5 Science-Backed Ways to Improve Immune Health if You Work Out

A healthy immune system is what protects against upper respiratory infections and other viruses. Exercise can improve how your immune system functions. However, there is a window period after exercise where immune function is suppressed for a short period. These five tips will help you optimize immune function after exercise.

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