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Tag: weight training

Cathe Friedrich talks about active aging

What is “Active Aging?

So, what exactly is “active aging.” It can mean different things depending on the subject matter at hand, but overall, active aging is how we can feel our best with each passing year by focusing on the activities that keep our bodies and our minds equipped for life.  

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Weight Training

Breaking Free: How Weight Training Empowers Women Beyond Physical Change

In a world that often imposes unattainable ideals on women’s bodies, the journey of weight training transcends the superficial. It’s not just about shedding pounds or inches; it’s a profound transformation that forges a deeper connection with your own capabilities, boosts self-assurance, and defies societal norms. Let’s explore further.

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Ankle Sprain

How Soon Can You Weight Train after an Ankle Sprain?

Ankle sprains are painful and inconvenient. They also make it hard to strength train since your ankle ligaments need time to heal and it might be uncomfortable or risky to bear weight on your ankle. When is it safe to return to exercise and what’s the best way to ease back into it?

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inflammation

Does Weight Training Reduce Inflammation?

Inflammation is the driving force behind many chronic health problems, including cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Research shows that moderate amounts of exercise lowers markers of inflammation but most of the research pertains to aerobic exercise. Can resistance training reduce inflammation too?

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Why runners need strength training too.

5 Reasons Runners Should Lift Weights

Runners often think they don’t need to strength train or that strength training won’t improve their running performance. Yet runners need to work their body against resistance too. Here are five science-backed reasons why.

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