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The Truth about Rhabdomyolosis

Something you all should be familiar with. In short, rhabdo is the break down of actual muscle fibers that are released into the blood stream. It is the result of extremely intense workouts and can be fatal. It is usually found in individuals who have more muscle mass and have been previously conditioned to push themselves to the extreme, get out of that conditioning, and then start right back up in something intense. Please read this article so you are clued in on the condition.

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The 4 Most Common Fitness Mistakes Women Make

As women, we hear, seemingly, millions of different thing on how to lose those pounds, get in shape, and stay looking great. We seem to think that if we stay on the elliptical, do tons of reps at a low weight so we can “tone” and not “get bulky”, and not eat too much, we are IN BUSINESS! This is an article from Shape Magazine that I really like, because it shows why doing those things are inaccurate and why building muscle, not getting enough to eat, and having the wrong attitude can really misguide you.

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10 Diet and Exercise Myths that Pack on Pounds

Think you are right on track and wondering why you aren’t seeing results? Check out this article that helps to debunk the common myths about diet and exercise and see what you might be missing.

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Paleo Diet Guide: Encouraged Foods & Ones to Avoid

Exactly which items do and do not fit into the Paleo diet food list is not always an easy answer to follow.  In its purest form, the theory of the Paleodiet states that if your ancestors didn’t eat it – you shouldn’t either.  The list…..

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Shoes, Sitting, and Lower Body Dysfunctions

It is a thorough analysis of how many of the common orthopedic problems today arise from shoes and sitting, how to evaluate their development, and finally a look at how to implement……

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On Tendinitis

Tendonitis is an overuse injury. This condition arises when the volume of the workouts exceed your body’s ability to recover. Since our muscles have better blood supplies than our connective tissue…..