The best pull-up bars for home use, according to personal trainers

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Photo Credit: Collage created by Tyler Schoeber using resellers below The pull-up is the easiest and hardest exercise humanly possible. It seems simple to pull your body weight up to arms’ length, yet very few people have the upper body and core strength to do it. Beyond that, purchasing a machine that can support stable … Read more

5 supplements that trainers actually take

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Whether you’re looking to reduce inflammation, slow the signs of aging, enhance your workout, or enjoy a much better night’s sleep, the world of supplements is certainly vast, and it can seem intimidating from the outside looking inside. Once you establish your needs and gather some tried-and-true recommendations, however, it makes the supplement selection process … Read more

Is there an association between muscle building supplements and DNA damage in resistance trainers?

Study: Association between the use of muscle building supplements and DNA damage in resistance training practitioners.  Image Credit: Rost9/Shutterstock.com

A recent study published in Nutrition investigated whether muscle-building supplements are associated with deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) damage in individuals who engage in resistance training. Study: Association between the use of muscle building supplements and DNA damage in resistance training practitioners. Image Credit: Rost9/Shutterstock.com Background Resistance training improves muscle strength, endurance and power and is popular … Read more