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Matthew Quigley

5 Gym Myths Debunked

new research is overturning long-held beliefs on the best ways to work out, making things even more complicated and confusing. But just because you read something, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s accurate. Below are 5 common gym myths, debunked, so you can change the way you’re working out and start achieving your fitness goals.

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Exercise
Matthew Quigley

5 Strength and Conditioning Basics

When you first walked into the gym, your goal was most likely to lose weight and/or gain muscle strength. Even if it was something else, to accomplish the goals you set out to achieve and continue making significant progress, it’s first critical to understand the basics of strength and conditioning. Below is a list of 5 strength and conditioning basics we put together for you to get started.

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Is Personal Training Right For Me?

How to tell if it's time to take the next step and work with an exercise physiologist

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Have i plateaued in my workout routine?

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Do i often make excuses not to go to the gym?

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Have i hurt myself in the past from pushing too hard or using incorrect form?

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Do I have a specific goal I would like to reach as far as strength or weightloss?

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Are you trying to lose weight and are unsure the "best" way to do so?

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