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All About Your Joints! joint health shoulders squats strength Oct 07, 2024

 

By Carla DiGirolamo MD, CFL1

 

During mid-life, we need to pay more attention to our joints. The hormonal changes of this stage of life cause tendons and ligaments to change in character and the decline in muscle mass can lead to joint instability. Not to mention, our joints seem to...

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The Power of the Complex deadlift squats strength training Aug 18, 2024

 

By Carla DiGirolamo MD, CFL 1

 

Dumbbell complexes are a great way to build muscle power, strength, and cardiovascular endurance – not to mention all the bone health benefits of resistance training. This workout also requires just one set of dumbbells and minimal space –...

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Simplicity is King squats strength training time under tension May 29, 2024

By Carla DiGirolamo, MD, CFL1

 

This workout continues the theme of “time under tension” and we are again using static holds as a way to increase time in an active position. Why are we doing this so much? I asked my coach the same thing. The answer is because we rarely do these...

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