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Thinking of Doing a CrossFit Fitness Challenge? Read This First!

A few years ago, right before the pandemic, I embarked on a 6-week CrossFit fitness challenge. CrossFit for the uninformed is a high-intensity strength and conditioning program that combines Olympic weightlifting, gymnastics, and cardiovascular training elements. The goal of CrossFit is to improve overall fitness and physical preparedness. CrossFit has become wildly popular, even…

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Want Better Unilateral Stability? Try These Exercises.

Better Body Control Unilateral stability refers to the ability of a person or object to maintain balance and control when working or moving in a single direction. There are many benefits to having good unilateral strength. Some of these benefits include:- improved balance and coordination- greater efficiency in movement- better performance in activities that require…

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Body Dysmorphia in Men

Body Dysmorphia And General Symptoms Body dysmorphia is a mental disorder that causes people to have an obsessive preoccupation with their appearance. It shares similarities with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and falls under "Obsessive-compulsive and Related Disorders." People with body dysmorphia often think they are too fat, even when thin. They may diet obsessively and…

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Tasty Protein Options

Everyone knows that you need to load up on  protein  to build muscle. You can always count on the usual suspects as protein sources like eggs, meat, fish, and legumes such as beans. But, let's face it, sometimes you may want a bit of protein variety. Sure, you can slurp down a protein shake or…

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