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The Missing Conversation: LEA in Athletes with Surgical Menopause
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If you're an athlete in surgical menopause, you've probably noticed that most sports nutrition and health conversations don’t include you. Discussions around Low Energy Availability (LEA) tend to focus on younger athletes, those with natural hormone cycles, or those navigating perimenopause.
Why Heart Rate Training is Pointless Without Breath Control
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Heart rate training isn’t just about staying in a certain zone. It’s about understanding your body and using that knowledge to get stronger, faster, and more efficient.
Why Mobility Matters for Runners
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When runners think about improving performance, they usually focus on logging more miles, increasing speed, or building strength. Mobility? It often gets overlooked. But if you want to run stronger, stay injury-free, and feel better doing it, mobility needs to be part of your routine. What Is Mobility and Why Should You Care? Mobility is your body’s ability to move freely and efficiently through a full range of motion. It’s different from flexibility, which is just about how far a muscle can stretch. Mobility combines flexibility, strength, and control. For runners, this means better movement patterns, improved efficiency, and fewer...
How Chi Running Gears Translate to VDOT Efforts
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How do you tie your VDOT pacing efforts to Chi Running gears?
Why Runners Should Add 2:1 Box Jumps to Their Training
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If you’re a runner looking to get stronger, faster, and more resilient, it’s time to add some plyometrics to your routine.