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9 Ways Weed Can Help (or Hurt) Athletic Performance
svetikd/ Getty Images Now that cannabis is legal in several parts of the U.S., researchers are starting to debunk several myths about marijuana. At the same time, weed’s social stigma is beginning to loosen—so much so, in fact, that athletes and fitness gurus who laud marijuana’s wellness benefits are starting to challenge the stereotype of...
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The Brutal ‘5 Minutes of Hell’ Test to Challenge Your Upper Body
Per BernalWhat It Is A hellacious bench-press challenge—created by Jim Smith, C.P.P.S., owner of Diesel Strength and Conditioning—that tests your upper-body strength and endurance. How It Works “The challenge is to bench-press your body weight for as many reps as possible in five minutes,” says Smith. “You can set the weight down whenever you need to during the...
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CBD Is No Longer Banned From Athletic Competition. Here’s What That Means for You.
Bloomberg Creative Photos / GettyAthletes are increasingly turning to cannabis—particularly the non-psychoactive cannabinoid CBD—for everything from pain relief to anxiety reduction. Research is finding evidence of CBD’s therapeutic benefits. And while the federal government remains slow to change its views, other regulatory bodies are starting to recognize CBD’s potential to benefit recovery. In September 2017, the...
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The 5 Best Barbell Exercises to Ignite Your Metabolism
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The Best 10-minute Mobility Workout to Loosen Your Whole Body
Per BernalMobility is earned through challenging, active work, not just passive stretching and foam rolling. When you can take your muscles through various ranges of motion while properly breathing, the nervous system grants greater access to strength and power. Perform four reps of these four exercises. Do each rep slowly, taking 30 seconds to complete. Hold...
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How to Add a Pause or Tempo to Squats
AJ_Watt / Getty ImagesTHE QUESTION: What's the best way to do paused squats? THE ANSWER: “Adding a pause or tempo is a great way to change up your workout while doing a main lift such as a squat,” says Meg Furstoss, M.S., NSCA-C.S.C.S., co-founder of Precision Sports Performance in East Hanover, NJ. With this exercise, you’ll lower...
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