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Brianna R.
@brianna_rr795
The conventional wisdom is that stretching elongates the muscle and helps prevent injury. Conversely, stretching before a workout will weaken the muscle by 30%, and the reduced tension may increase the risk of injury.
Do warm up by walking before cardio or doing light weights before intense training, and do stretch after a workout.
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Josie
@josie_u26
This myth is usually followed with “X makes you fat, not calories”. That X is usually a macronutrient such as carbs or fat. Sometimes it’s a chemical found in the foods.
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Camille A.
@camille_aa671
While it feels satisfying to have sore, aching limbs, and a sign of a good workout. This is entirely unnecessary and one can eliminate the soreness by doing slow reps, or avoiding eccentric (muscle...
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Fiona I.
@fio_yii285
Many people start workout routines to appear toned or lean. However, building muscle is a very slow process.
It is useful to understand the factors that influence your abil...
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