The Perfect Warmup Routine
Warming up prior to exercise has always been encouraged to keep your body safe during exercise. But how do we do this most effectively?
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Stephen Strumos
- Sep 14
- 2 min
Mobility VS Stability, What's More Important?
Both mobility and stability are important. But do we always want to be more mobile? Is that at the cost of being stable?
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Stephen Strumos
- Aug 10
- 3 min
Is it Safe to do Activities That Are Painful?
Pain is feedback for what's going on in the body. But sometimes it can be deceptive, especially when it comes to chronic pain.
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Stephen Strumos
- Jul 13
- 2 min
How to Deal with Muscle Stiffness and Tightness
Tightness isn't what you think. We tend to say that if a muscle feels tight it's shortened and you need to stretch it. But is this the case?
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Stephen Strumos
- Jul 6
- 4 min
4 Back Pain Myths That Need to be Forgotten
Lower back pain is something a majority of the population will experience. As such, we tend to have many untrue beliefs that get passed down
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Stephen Strumos
- Jun 29
- 2 min
Do "Noisy" Joints Indicate Dysfunction?
We've all heard our joints pop and crack from time to time. But is it something worth worrying about?
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Stephen Strumos
- Jun 22
- 3 min
When is Surgery Necessary When Treating Injury?
Whether it's a traumatic injury or a chronic one, surgery is often cited as the way to go in terms of treatment.
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Stephen Strumos
- Jun 15
- 3 min
Does Posture Really Matter When it Comes to Pain?
We're often told to "sit up straight", for fear of causing damage and pain. But are these claims warranted?
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Stephen Strumos
- Jun 8
- 2 min
Are You Afraid to Workout Due to Fear of Injury?
If you've seen posts like “Top 10 worst exercises for your shoulder”, you've probably been deterred from working out.
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Stephen Strumos
- Jun 1
- 2 min
Does Cardio Training Interfere with Muscle and Strength Gains?
Does cardio really kill your gains? Or can it even accentuate strength and hypertrophy gains?
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Stephen Strumos
- May 19
- 3 min
When Is It Appropriate to Increase Load?
We always want progression while training. But how do we know it's the right time to add some weight to our movements?
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Stephen Strumos
- May 11
- 2 min
Is Resistance Training for Youth Dangerous?
Many narratives exist around kids and teenagers lifting weights, and almost all are negative. Is it as dangerous as we think?
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Stephen Strumos
- May 4
- 2 min
“My Back Hurts Just Looking at That” - How To Change the Narrative
We deem some exercises or everyday movements as “good” and others as “bad”, creating a fear of movement that harms more than it helps.
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Stephen Strumos
- Apr 27
- 2 min
How Important is Age When it Comes to Prescribing Exercise?
The aging process leads to distinct decreases in both muscle mass and strength. But is age the only factor to consider here?
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Stephen Strumos
- Apr 20
- 2 min
Perfect Technique Doesn’t Exist
You’ve seen thousands of videos on how to squat with perfect technique. How useful are these actually?
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Stephen Strumos
- Apr 13
- 2 min
Is Running Actually Bad For Your Knees?
Running is one of the most accessible ways to get exercise in. But there are concerns people have with running in regards to joint health.
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Stephen Strumos
- Apr 6
- 2 min
Are Foam Rollers, Theraguns, and other soft tissue “release” tools, Worth Your Time?
Self-myofascial release (SMR) is a self-massage technique aimed at relieving muscle stiffness. But do these tools do what they say they do?
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Stephen Strumos
- Mar 30
- 2 min
Is Being Overweight a Choice?
There’s a big running narrative out there about how weight loss boils down to calories in versus calories out.
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Stephen Strumos
- Mar 23
- 2 min
Does Lifting Weights Increase Blood Pressure?
In order to lift weights, you do have to generate a certain amount of tension in the body to stabilize yourself. But is this beneficial?
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Stephen Strumos
- Mar 16
- 2 min
2 Ways to Spot Fitness Misinformation
The fitness industry is one of the most convoluted when it comes to the flow of information. Here's how you can spot dishonesty.
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