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More protein intake is synonymous with greater muscle mass gain

Protein is important to help with muscle hypertrophy, but more quantity is not always synonymous with better. Protein needs vary from person to person, based on age, body, training plan, goals. Recreational athletes should aim to get between 1.1 and 1.4 grams...

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The Body Beyond Standards: challenges and reflections on beauty and health in the Fitness World

IntroductionWe live in an era where the search for the perfect body is incessant, influenced by the beauty standards imposed by society and the fitness industry. On social media and magazine covers, we are bombarded with images of toned, sculpted bodies, fueling...

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Does stretching before training help prevent injuries?

There is often a misinterpretation about stretching before training. In fact, more important than stretching is a good warm-up to prevent injuries. Before training, static stretching – where the person remains still in one position for a few seconds,...