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Why We Test (And Why It Matters for You)

Let’s face it—most of us gravitate toward the things we’re good at. We like the exercises that feel strong, smooth, and gratifying. We tend to avoid the ones that are ...

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Protecting Your Joints for Life

Bone density (i.e. the bones’ integrity) begins to decline in your 30’s, and progressively worsens throughout the remainder of your life. Similarly, the hard articular cartilage in your joints also ...

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On Demand #56 – Dumbbell Strength: Back to Basics!

Join Andy for today's On Demand workout that is a selection of simple, straightforward dumbbell exercises that gets you a quality full body strength training workout with emphasis on the ...

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The Driven Olympics

Since 2014, the Driven Olympics have been widely recognized as the most important and prestigious athletic event in the Driven world. Some athletes plan their entire year around peaking perfectly ...

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Stronger After Injury: What One Client’s Wrist Fracture Recovery Can Teach Us

Matt fractured the scaphoid bone in his right wrist on April 23rd of this year. It’s a tiny bone — but breaking it is a big deal. The scaphoid has ...

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Concentric vs Eccentric Emphases in Weight Training

Often in weight training programs, one will recognize the verbiage of their trainer at some point saying, “Hey Team, time to bring some eccentric focus to these ____(exercise)! Slow it ...

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Why Are So Many NBA Players Tearing Their Achilles? And What Can the Rest of Us Learn From It?

If it feels like Achilles tendon ruptures are happening more often in the NBA lately, you’re not imagining it. Some of the league’s biggest stars have suffered season-ending Achilles injuries ...

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The High-Achiever’s Dilemma: Rethinking Training After Injury

It’s one thing if you’re a pro athlete with a performance contract and a deadline. Your job depends on hitting markers fast. But for the rest of us? We’re just ...

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Same prescription, different results

If you’ve ever worked out or rehabbed an injury, chances are you’ve been instructed to do certain stretches. Typically, you’ll get a quick demonstration and then it’s up to you ...

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