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If you want to learn how to build up muscle strength, then look no further. My goal is to put together for you the simplest, purest, and most learnable form on how to build up muscle strength to whatever you want it to be.

So many people just go through the motions with their workouts. They get into the habit of showing up at the gym day after day and mindlessly go through their routine. How many people do you see at the gym with no written plan and no way to keep score to tell if they are making progress?

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A well-fitting shoe can make a big difference when it comes to sports and fitness. But how do you ensure that your new athletic shoes fit properly? Try these seven tips on for size:
1. Wear shoes that are appropriate for your activity.
“We see patients all the time wearing inappropriate shoes for the activity,” [...]

If you’re planning on doing a lot of traveling, staying fit is probably one of your concerns. Here’s what the Historic Hotels of America suggests to keep you energized, rejuvenated and relaxed while on the road:
1. Rejuvenate your aching feet.
To rejuvenate aching feet, Leah Wagner, lead fitness instructor at the Spa at Mohonk Mountain [...]

This list is for triathletes, but I’d say you can adapt these tips to just about any competitive sport. Here’s how to mess up your next race:

Professionalitis
Injury
Race Day Blues
Over Training
Under Training
Race on Tubular tires, also known as “sew-ups”
Bet Big…Lose Big
Whim
One word: “Tequila”
Try something crazy and few just minutes before the race

But probably the best piece [...]