For easier understanding, Plantar Fasciitiis is one common cause of heel pain. Plantar fascia is the one that supports the arch of your foot and helps you walk. As we go on with our everyday activities, ex: strenuous walking, running and sprint and the likes, our plantar fascia ligaments experience a lot of wear and …
In CrossFit, one of our body parts that often needs the most protection is our shins. There are several exercises where shins become prone to injury. Shins can get scraped during deadlifts and Olympic lifting, burned on rope climbs and banged on box jumps. So how do you avoid injury to your shins? Wear the …
UPDATED 9/10/22 If you are lifting heavy, there are a few necessities for your gym bag. You are going to need lifting shoes but you also want to protect your joints so you pick up a pair of knee sleeves and trap on some wrist wraps for weightlifting. Owning a pair of the best wrist …
UPDATED 9/3/22 A good workout routine means you are going to work up buckets of sweat. Working out attire that you wear during your workout are usually designed to wick sweat away from your body. This will eventually lead to them accumulating odour that can deeply set into the fabric. When this happens, your standard …
UPDATED 9/1/22 As we speak, Lifting weights is an activity composed of multiple heavy workouts that’ll get your body moving in different strenuous ways. Any garment should never hinder your workout. If you are worried when performing a specific exercise because it might reveal some of your personal and private parts then it’s time to …
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UPDATED 9/9/22 Sweating, or perspiring in response to an exercise activity is actually healthy as it secretes a hormone known as endorphins; a chemical that reduces stress, boost self-esteem and improves sleep. With that being said, it is likely to know and notice that endorphins trigger a positive feeling in the body, thus makes us …
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There is a variety of leggings and yoga pants in the market. The majority of the fitness brands and fashion retailers have their own selection — but just because a pair is stretchy, breathable, and comfortable doesn’t mean it can stand up to your workout. You want workout pants that won’t fall down mid squat, …
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Is using a weightlifting belt mandatory? There is no rule actually whether it is required, but when we think logically, every CrossFitter should wear weightlifting belts; belts are meant to use to brace against and support your core and spine and if used properly, it gives your core the reminder to stay tight when lifting …
Calluses are layers of skin that the body builds up to protect itself from friction and pressure. They are the result of friction in a long-time/consistent basis; so as long as your hands are doing the hard work every day, most likely you have higher chance of getting a callus once in a while. You …
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Double unders are one of the core skills all Fitness lovers aspire to master. Not only do they show up annually in the Open, but they make their appearance – much to the frustration of many athletes – in WODs on a nearly weekly basis. Whether you’ve got double unders down pat or you’re still …
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