Fitness Mastery: Hypertrophy, HIIT & Running Optimization

Comprehensive fitness involves a mix of strength training for hypertrophy, HIIT for metabolic health, and corrective exercises for postural alignment.

Pelvic Pain After Exercising

If you experience occasional pelvic pain after exercising, it's likely not a major cause for concern, as it's not unusual to have pain in your pelvis or abdomen after you work out, especially if you exercise hard.

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Chest Pain After Pullups

Chest pain following pullup exercises can stem from several different causes, some serious and some that should respond to simple care at home.

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Stomach Soreness Without Exercise

You'd probably expect your stomach to feel sore the day after you'd completed a marathon exercise routine, complete with multiple stomach crunches. But if your stomach feels sore even though you haven't exercised, you should look further for the cause and consider scheduling a visit to your physician.

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Jogging & Heaviness in the Chest

A feeling of heaviness or pressure in your chest while you're jogging can stem from several conditions. But before you start speculating, remember that chest pain, pressure or heaviness can constitute a medical emergency, since those symptoms can signal a heart attack.

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Normal Weightlifting for a 14-Year-Old

As a 14-year-old, you're probably eager to begin weightlifting and to watch your muscles develop. But don't jump into a lifting program just yet -- proceed very carefully.

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My Shin Is Hurting While Walking or Running

If your shin hurts while you walk or run — a common occurrence — you most likely have shin splints; you may also have a stress fracture or a serious condition called chronic compartment syndrome.

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My Chest Hurts When Breathing After a Workout

If you have any type of unusual chest pain, especially following a workout, you should see your physician to rule out a heart attack or other conditions related to coronary artery disease, such as angina.

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