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Patellar Tendinitis
Patellar tendinitis can affect runners, particularly those who engage in activities that involve repetitive stress on the patellar tendon. While it's commonly associated with …
Read the entry ↗14 December 2023, 10:45Gait Analysis
What is Gait Analysis? Gait analysis is the study of human walking patterns, involving the observation and measurement of various aspects of the gait cycle. It is conducted…
Read the entry ↗7 December 2023, 12:01Leg Extensions
Leg extensions are a type of resistance exercise that primarily targets the muscles in the front of the thigh, specifically the quadriceps. This exercise is typically performe…
Read the entry ↗5 December 2023, 16:12Green Tea
Green tea has been associated with various health benefits, largely attributed to its rich content of polyphenols, particularly catechins. Here are some potential health benef…
Read the entry ↗5 December 2023, 08:04Turmeric & Glucosamine Joint Care
What is Turmeric & Glucosamine Joint Care? Turmeric & Glucosamine Joint Care is a unique formulation exclusive to Protein Works that combines high strength Turmeric Extract…
Read the entry ↗5 December 2023, 07:50Micellar Casein
What Is 100% Micellar Casein? Ever wondered what happens to your body and muscle repair while we catch our beauty sleep? (not like you need it). While you're lying there dr…
Read the entry ↗31 October 2023, 21:39Prowler Push
The prowler push is a strength and conditioning exercise commonly used in fitness and athletic training. It involves pushing a sled-like apparatus called a prowler across a fl…
Read the entry ↗31 October 2023, 21:26Bulgarian Split Squats
Bulgarian Split Squats, sometimes referred to as "rear foot elevated split squats", are a dynamic and effective lower body exercise that targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, gl…
Read the entry ↗31 October 2023, 20:52Barbell Squat
The barbell squat is a compound exercise that targets multiple muscle groups, with a primary emphasis on the lower body. It's considered one of the most effective and function…
Read the entry ↗31 October 2023, 19:58Barbell Row
The barbell row is a compound exercise that primarily targets the muscles of the upper back, including the lats, rhomboids, traps, and rear delts. It also engages the muscles …
Read the entry ↗31 October 2023, 19:50TRX Row
A TRX row is a type of exercise that targets the muscles of the upper back, including the latissimus dorsi, rhomboids, and traps. It also engages the muscles of the arms, part…
Read the entry ↗31 October 2023, 16:40General Physical Preparedness (GPP)
This is a form of general training and conditioning used to improve strength, speed, endurance, flexibility and skill. It's completely non-specific. Instead, it encourages lot…
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