Exploring the function of the human body
The first edition of Steven’s bestselling book, Overcoming Gravity: A Systematic Approach to Gymnastics and Bodyweight Strength, was originally released on Amazon in November of 2011. Five years and several hundred positive reviews later, the second edition of Overcoming Gravity is now available—revised, expanded, and published by Battle Ground Creative.
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Table of Contents Introduction Delayed onset muscle soreness Cramping Muscular acidosis Fatigue As fuel and in exercise Exercise Performance Conclusion Introduction Lactic acid has been unfairly demonized for everything from delayed onset muscle soreness to cramping to robbing banks. Well, maybe not robbing banks, but you get the point. In
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Vitamin D is an important part of many facets of human health. It is estimated that 85-90% of people are deficient to severely deficient in Vitamin D. Most occupations have indoor jobs when the sun is at the peak. Recent edit (2018): Added new study from 2017 on recommendations for
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Table of Contents Deconstructing the physiology of speed The problem of only LSD The necessity of speed work The focus of an endurance program at different ability levels First, I am defining “endurance” to be anything at 800m all the way to marathons and beyond. These distances tend to be
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In this article, we will be examining the rules for static and dynamic stretching. Physiologically of course. First, we need establish what the common rules are: Save static stretching until the end of a workout. If there are athletic movements, then it is a good idea to stretch the opposite
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