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The Foam Roller Exercise That Will Fix Your Posture Instantly

Article added May 23, 2019 Categories Beginners Training, Essential Gear, Featured Columns, Injury Prevention

Written By: MERCEY LIVINGSTON

This useful tool is good for more than just recovering from a tough workout. If you’re like millions of Americans who work at a desk and spend the majority of your day in front of a computer, then you’re no stranger to neck and shoulder pain. And when you combine these bad posture habits with other […]

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Does Foam Rolling Really Work, or Is It Just a Waste of Time?

Article added May 21, 2019 Categories Essential Gear, Featured Training, Injury Prevention, Uncategorized

Written By: SELENE YEAGER

Runners swear by it to reduce muscles soreness and boost flexibility and performance. But does research back that up? Go to any CrossFit gym or hang out in a host house with a bunch of runners and you’re guaranteed to see plenty of folks on the floor, wincing and grimacing as they methodically mash their muscles atop […]

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Nike’s New 2019 Free Collection Adds Flexibility and Loses Foam

Article added March 20, 2019 Categories Essential Gear, Featured Shoes and Gear, Featured Training, Shoes, Shoes and Gear

The Nike Free RN Flyknit 3.0 and Nike Free RN 5.0 join Nike’s minimalist running line. Why It’s Hot: It’s the next best thing to running barefoot without building 5cm calluses or having to explain those toe shoes. More flexibility and movement A sock-like upper that’s easy to get in and out of Run light and free […]

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