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Sodium

Few people consider one mineral with profound effects on the body: sodium. Despite the criticism, sodium is essential for our health and plays a vital role in our athletic performance.
October 01, 2021 — Daniel Felstein
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Improving Foot, Knee and Hip Stability With A Balance Mat

What is a Balance Mat and why should I use one? This is a common question people ask us when they see a big blue foam mat.
September 27, 2021 — Daniel Felstein
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Weight Training and Immunity

Let's explore the immune system and the effects weight training has on it.
September 24, 2021 — Daniel Felstein
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Sore Shoulders

Sore shoulders: what can cause them, and what we can do about it.
September 20, 2021 — Daniel Felstein
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Sleep And Performance

How does sleep impact our performance and training results?
September 17, 2021 — Daniel Felstein
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Central Nervous System Fatigue

What causes CNS fatigue and what happens inside the body?
September 13, 2021 — Daniel Felstein
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Working From Home

Is working from home detrimental to our health?
September 10, 2021 — Daniel Felstein
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Can You Turn Fat Into Muscle?

Wouldn’t it be great to grab all that fat from the belly and lower back and turn it into muscle for the shoulders, arms, back, and chest?
September 06, 2021 — Daniel Felstein
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How External Variables Affect Training Performance

How do different variables affect our training performance and results?
September 03, 2021 — Daniel Felstein
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Finding Maintenance Deficit and Surplus Calories

Finding your caloric needs is easier said than done. Even if you follow the popular equations, you still have to consider other factors that play a role.
August 27, 2021 — Daniel Felstein
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Does Meal Timing Really Matter For Strength Training?

Meal timing sounds like one of those impressive tactics Olympic athletes use to peak at the right moment and set world records. But does the when matter that much, or are we better off sticking with the what and how much?

August 23, 2021 — Daniel Felstein
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The Novice Effect

Why do beginners seem to make such quick progress?
August 23, 2021 — Daniel Felstein