fitness

What Is Calisthenics?

Cecilie_Arcus / Getty Images Calisthenics is a form of resistance training that uses the weight of your body along with gravity to help strengthen your muscles, increase your endurance, and improve your mobility. Exercises range from simple movements that do not require any equipment to more intense moves like a …

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How To Deal With Muscle Strain

olegbreslavtsev / Getty Images Muscle strains, or pulled muscles, are common injuries that can occur during sports or other physical activities. When you strain a muscle, you’ve stretched it to the point it tears, and it can be very painful. If you play a sport that involves quick running and …

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What Is Hypertrophy?

jeffbergen / Getty Images Hypertrophy is an increase in your muscle size. Most of the time, this increase is accomplished through exercises and workouts that incorporate strength training—lifting weights is the most common way to increase hypertrophy. There are two main types of muscle hypertrophy—sarcoplasmic hypertrophy and myofibril hypertrophy. Sarcoplasmic hypertrophy is …

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What Is Pilates?

Alexandr Dubynin / Getty Images Pilates is an excellent exercise option if you are looking for a low-impact, bodyweight exercise to help build your core strength and improve your functional movement. Pilates' health benefits include improving your strength and endurance to boosting your mood and helping you manage pain. Pilates …

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