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Low Back Injuries

We’ve all had to deal with lower back pain at some point.

You’ve probably heard the intuitive advice, “Take some time off to heal your lower back.” But what if there was another, more counterintuitive way to treat back pain and prevent it from occurring in the future?

November 12, 2021 — Daniel Felstein
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Rehab and Taking Initiative

Lifting weights is mostly safe, but injuries can still occur for one reason or another. When that happens, seeking help from a physical therapist is the intelligent and productive thing to do.

The problem is, many people follow rehab protocols but don’t see the results they want.

So, why is that?

November 08, 2021 — Daniel Felstein
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What Creates Imbalances

You might notice minor problems with how your body looks and performs. In many cases, problems come from muscle imbalances, which, if left untreated, can hinder us significantly and increase our risks of injuries.
November 05, 2021 — Daniel Felstein
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What Causes Tendonitis?

If you’ve trained hard for any length of time, you’ve probably felt pain around one of your joints. The condition is called tendonitis and typically isn’t as bad as some people imagine. But you still have to take it seriously and approach it with the right tactics.
November 01, 2021 — Daniel Felstein
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Why Mobility Helps With Strength Training

Mobility is becoming an interesting topic in the strength world.

Back in the day, people would share the advice of, “Shut up and squat!” But we’ve now become more conscious of our body and what it truly takes to stay healthy and perform optimally.

October 29, 2021 — Daniel Felstein
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Micronutrients

Micronutrients play an essential role in our health and well-being, but few people stop to think about them.

October 25, 2021 — Daniel Felstein
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Strength vs. Muscle

Let’s examine what it takes to train for strength and muscle mass and how the two differ.
October 22, 2021 — Daniel Felstein
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The Process of Building Muscle

Have you ever wondered how muscles grow? That new muscle tissue certainly doesn’t come out of thin air, so what’s the deal here?
October 18, 2021 — Daniel Felstein
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Trigger Release

What are trigger points and what does it mean to release them?
October 15, 2021 — Daniel Felstein
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Rehab

If you've ever had to deal with an injury or are dealing with one now, you've probably wondered, "Would rehab help me heal quicker, or am I better off giving my body time to rest?"
October 11, 2021 — Daniel Felstein
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Cutting Weight

What is the best way to go about it? Let’s go over some of the most important things you should know.

October 08, 2021 — Daniel Felstein
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Weight Training and Injuries

Is training while injured good or bad?
October 04, 2021 — Daniel Felstein