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Massage can be beneficial for beginners starting out in strength training. This is because when you begin lifting weights or doing bodyweight exercises, your muscles are put under a whole new stress,

Not cycling can make you a much stronger cyclist. That’s the counterintuitive message many tunnel-visioned cyclists need to hear. Yes, you love riding your bike, and the best way to get better at cycl

There are so many reasons to strength train to boost your physical and mental health, so the real question is why wouldn’t you strength train when you can gain all these benefits? Starting with the ph

As with all sports, strength training can come with a risk of injury – but this shouldn’t be a reason not to take it up. In fact, in the long-term, it will actually make your body more robust and resi

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