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This Bodyweight Strength Move Can Stop Your Shoulders From Hunching
For better posture, improved back health, and sturdier shoulders, start with the ABC’s…er, the I-Y-T’s. A common rehab move, the…
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Tight, achy shins can mess with your exercise routine…and whatever else is on your agenda, like strolling with your pup…
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What’s Up With the Weird Routines Tennis Players Do Before a Serve?
Every sport has its own little quirks and oddities (I’m still not clear on why a football field is technically…