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How To Strengthen Your Gluteus Maximus And Avert Injuries

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It may be the butt of many a joke, but the gluteus maximus is no joke at all. You’re about to find out why it’s really “All About That Bass” (no treble). The gluteus maximus is a large muscle that spans all the way across the buttocks from the hips. It is the main extensor muscle of the hip. Without the gluteus maximus, we would not be able to stand erect, walk, run, squat—or ... Continue Reading

Swimming Your Way To Good Health

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Swimming is a great workout. It is extremely beneficial for the body and it also relaxes and de-stresses the mind of the person. Swimming is a favored sport during the summer season as it helps one to burn a lot of calories while providing relief from the scorching heat of the season. Swimming is one sport which is learned and practiced all across the world. Swimming provides a ... Continue Reading

What Is Fascia? (And How to Care for It)

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You know how important your skin, muscles, and bones are. You probably care for your body by applying creams and sunblock to protect your skin, exercising to build up your muscles, and eating the right nutrients to strengthen your bones. Well, there’s another important thing that you may be forgetting about, and it’s called fascia. What is Fascia? Fascia is connective ... Continue Reading

Tart Cherries Could Speed Muscle Recovery

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/PRNewswire/ - Tart cherries could help athletes reduce muscle damage to recover faster from a tough workout, according to new research published in the American College of Sports Medicine's journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. Researchers at the Sports and Exercise Science Research Center at London South Bank University in the UK gave 10 trained athletes 1 ... Continue Reading

Want more efficient muscles? Eat your spinach

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After taking a small dose of inorganic nitrate for three days, healthy people consume less oxygen while riding an exercise bike. A new study in the February issue of Cell Metabolism traces that improved performance to increased efficiency of the mitochondria that power our cells. The researchers aren't recommending anyone begin taking inorganic nitrate supplements based on the ... Continue Reading

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