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Being competitive has been part of my DNA since childhood. In my adult years, I still struggle with putting my natural drive towards intensity to rest, which can be an issue when it comes to workouts.

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You collapse onto the bench between every set, thinking you’re giving your muscles the rest they need to perform well on the next round. But sitting during rest periods might be sabotaging your ...

If you ever turned on the TV in the 2000s after midnight, you might have seen an informercial for P90X. The exercise program promised shredded abs and bulging biceps for anyone who pushed themselves ...

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When training to improve muscle stamina on calisthenics fitness tests, many speak of progressing to higher volume (reps, sets, time) each week. However, the improvements are made by stressing the ...

After pushing your body through intense training sessions, the recovery process begins immediately. While rest days are crucial, what athletes consume during recovery periods can dramatically ...