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Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Osteoporosis: Benefits Beyond Calcium for Bone Health

A vast amount of epidemiological evidence suggests that diets high in Omega -3 fatty acids (also termed n-3 FAs) may prove...

Posted August 6th, 2026
by Cathleen
Kronemer
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Collagen Supplements for Tendon Recovery: Benefits, Evidence, and Best Practices

Tendons serve many important roles in the human body’s ability to move. As dense, fibrous bands of connective tissue that attach...

Posted August 5th, 2026
by Cathleen
Kronemer
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Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports: Know the RED Flags and Signs 

The concept known as Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports, or RED-S, arises due to an athlete’s failure to take in sufficient...

Posted August 3rd, 2026
by Cathleen
Kronemer
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Green Tea Extract vs. Greens Powder: Which Supplement Is Better?

Health-conscious consumers, particularly athletic-minded ones, spend up to $60 million annually on nutritional supplements. These can range from multivitamins to alleged...

Posted July 27th, 2026
by Cathleen
Kronemer
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Trusting the Process Starts with Understanding the Process

Over the years, I’ve probably said the phrase “trust the process” hundreds of times. If you’ve spent any amount of time coaching clients,...

Posted July 27th, 2026
by Tim
Hanway
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Beyond the Mirror Part 2: Measuring Meaningful Progress During the First 12 Weeks of Resistance Training in Midlife Women

In the first article of this series, we explored an important principle that every personal trainer should understand: physiological adaptation does...

Posted July 22nd, 2026
by Tim
Hanway
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Coaching the First 12 Weeks: Part I: Helping Midlife Women Understand the Biology of Progress

Over the past several years, it has become increasingly apparent that the fitness profession is undergoing a significant shift. Conversations that...

Posted July 21st, 2026
by Tim
Hanway
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Waxy Maize Benefits: Why It’s a Powerful Post-Workout Carb Choice

In serious weightlifting circles, conversations often center around topics such as grams of protein consumed and optimal ways of replenishing glycogen...

Posted July 13th, 2026
by Cathleen
Kronemer
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Acetyl-L-Carnitine Benefits: The Hidden Advantages You Should Know

As a commonly used bodybuilding supplement, Acetyl-L-Carnitine stands out largely due to its ability to promote fat metabolism. Researchers have learned...

Posted July 13th, 2026
by Cathleen
Kronemer

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