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Stretching vs. Rolling Out

Have you ever wondered if you should stretch your muscles or use a foam roller? Both are popular tactics for improving mobility and warming up before training, but which one is better?
February 11, 2022 — Daniel Felstein
Mindset

Mindset

Mindset dictates our beliefs, the effort we put into our training, and the results we can achieve. In other words, your attitude is the foundation that dictates everything else.

What Is Mindset, And Why Does It Matter?

February 04, 2022 — Daniel Felstein
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Training Community

Aside from your fitness results, being part of a community can offer numerous unique benefits, making the experience more fun and engaging.

Let’s explore the value of training communities and what benefits you can reap.

January 28, 2022 — Daniel Felstein
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Goal Setting

Let’s take an in-depth look at practical goal setting and how to apply the principles to your life.
January 14, 2022 — Daniel Felstein
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Why Weight Loss Is So Difficult

Weight loss is among the most straightforward things we can do. Start eating less, increase your physical activity, and you will shed kilos.

So why do people struggle to lose weight so much? Why do most people start dieting, make some progress, then give up, and go back to square one?

December 31, 2021 — Daniel Felstein
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Find What Works For You

We are not fans of cookie-cutter approaches to fitness because such are designed to work on average.

But here is the thing:

You are an individual, and even if something works for a hundred or a thousand people, it doesn’t mean it will work for you.

December 27, 2021 — Daniel Felstein
Stability

Stability

What’s the first thing we have to do before building a structure? That’s right: lay down a solid foundation. Without one, even the most beautiful building will shift to one side or crumble.

Strength is similar in many ways. People often focus on their strength outcome (the building) but ignore the foundation they are building it on.

December 13, 2021 — Daniel Felstein
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Power vs. Strength

You’ve undoubtedly heard two popular terms in the weight training sphere: power and strength.

For example, “Do this exercise to improve your strength and power.” 

But what do the two terms mean? Are they even different? If so, which one should we focus on?

November 29, 2021 — Daniel Felstein
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Is Weight Lifting a Risky Sport

Do we put ourselves at risk by lifting? And if so, how high is the risk, especially compared to other sports?
November 26, 2021 — Daniel Felstein
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How to Avoid Tendon Pain

Certain aches occur from regular training and go away within days. But sometimes, pain can indicate that you’re in trouble and should take a step back. Learning to differentiate between the two is essential for your longevity and progress.

November 22, 2021 — Daniel Felstein
Optimal Training Frequency

Optimal Training Frequency

You’re fit, active, and have many fitness goals. The question is, how often should you train to reach them?

Prevailing wisdom suggests that training more frequently leads to better results, but is that always the case?

November 19, 2021 — Daniel Felstein
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Prehab Before You Need Rehab

The best way to be proactive about your gym longevity is to include more prehab activities in your training. Let’s see what that means.

November 15, 2021 — Daniel Felstein