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Sticks and stones

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me This wasn’t true in the school yard, and it’s not true now.… The post Sticks and stones appeared first on elsbethvaino.com.

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Best exercises for a shoulder injury

This post is an excerpt from the book I’m writing, called Training Around Injuries. A lot of people walk through our doors at Custom Strength… The post Best exercises for a shoulder injury appeared...

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Key notes for training around (non-acute) knee injuries

I think the more common term for “non-acute injury” is “overuse injury“, but I just don’t love that term as it feels like it implies… The post Key notes for training around (non-acute) knee injuries...

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Not all exercises are for everyone

“I have never had a client that I couldn’t get deep in the hole.” I overheard a trainer say this to one of his clients.… The post Not all exercises are for everyone appeared first on elsbethvaino.com.

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When it comes to coaching exercise, how much correction and encouragement is...

For more than twenty-five years, I’ve been one or more of a hockey coach, ultimate coach, ski instructor, ski guide for disabled skiers, and personal… The post When it comes to coaching exercise, how...

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Can you stay strong as you age?

What if you were lifting the same weight in ten years as you are today? How would that make you feel? If you’re fifteen, or… The post Can you stay strong as you age? appeared first on elsbethvaino.com.

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Let pain be your guide

We’ve all heard the saying, “No pain; no gain!” I think it’s a flawed expression. Or more accurately, it’s a misunderstood expression. The point of… The post Let pain be your guide appeared first on...

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Is it okay to do exercises with partial range of motion?

There is a full range of motion or bust sentiment in the fitness world. Full range of motion (ROM) can be a great goal, but… The post Is it okay to do exercises with partial range of motion? appeared...

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Strength training is not a race

Training in the presence of injury is a great idea most of the time, but it is not business as usual. There is an injury,… The post Strength training is not a race appeared first on elsbethvaino.com.

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Is that exercise working hip extension? Maybe not?  

Hip extension is a big deal. Faster, higher, stronger all require hip extension. It’s driven by some big muscles, and gets worked in the gym… The post Is that exercise working hip extension? Maybe not?...

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