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Should you exercise every day?
Should you exercise every day? All the signs point to yes. A lot of people worry that daily exercise might be too much, and it’s true that in some situations you can overdo it. But the fact is that many people don’t even meet the minimum exercise recommendations. Daily exercise recommendations in America, Canada, the… Read more
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How can I build lean muscle mass for long distance running?
Want to build muscle for running? From injury prevention to faster times, it’s worth the effort! Strength or resistance training will be the single biggest thing to help you gain lean muscle mass. Any time you lift weights, or do other resistance training, you stimulate lean muscle mass gains, also called muscle hypertrophy. The challenge… Read more
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Can I go to the gym only 3 days a week and still see results?
Probably yes! Getting results at the gym, or from any exercise, will depend on how fit you are before you start going regularly. Most people don’t do enough exercise. If you’re in this group, any increase in exercise will make a substantial difference to how you feel and look, and how healthy you are. Of course,… Read more
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What are good activities to do on a day off from working out?
The best thing to do on a day off from working out (or a rest day) is active rest, also called active recovery. There are a number of ways to do this, but the general idea is that you do some sort of movement or activity. It should be a much lower intensity than your… Read more
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Is it ok to change doctors?
It is absolutely ok to change doctors! Even if you’ve been seeing the same person for years. For most people, their primary health care provider (usually called a GP or PCP) is their strongest connection to the wider healthcare system. This person is entrusted to help you stay healthy, and to get better when you… Read more
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What is the best at-home exercise equipment?
The best at-home exercise equipment for general strength and fitness goals? You want pieces that are small, versatile, and easy to use. These are also great for crosstraining, or doing a quick workout at home to supplement your gym days. Here’s what I recommend for my clients: My top pick: TRX suspension trainer (or another… Read more
