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Training to Build Muscle, develop strength or lose fat should not leave you hurt
What's the #1 predictor of building muscle, getting strong or losing fat? Find out here why I believe you've got the wrong idea.
Weightlifting and Back pain
Weightlifting and strength training can actually help reduce back pain. However, the point is not to bulk up like a bodybuilder, but to develop strength, mobility and structural support…specifically within the back.
The importance of training your core
Core strengthening is more than just achieving six-pack abs. Developing strong abdominal muscles may actually help prevent back pain by making you less prone to back injuries and teaching you proper spinal alignment.
The Easiest Way to Exercise More Effectively
Warm-up. Work out. Cool down.
We’ve been approaching exercise this way for a long time, and for good reason — it works.
At least, in theory.
In practice, our busy lives can push us to cut back on things that we perceive as less important or beneficial.
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