K. Aleisha Fetters

The Truth About Strength Training Injuries

Stop the fear-mongering! Strength training far safer than many other forms of exercise (and even a lot of daily tasks. The risk of exercise injuries rise, though, when your form is off. Here’s how to perfect your form at some of the most injury-prone strength moves.

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“Hardcore” Workout Supplements: What You Need To Know

Hardcore workout supplements are kind of like the X-rated movies of 1990s video stores—you’ll mostly find them in back corners. On their labels, shirtless men pose between big block letters promising “performance,” “drive,” and “muscle.” Some show pictures of three-headed dogs… if you’re into that sort of thing. And of course, they go by the moniker “hardcore.” It’s clear they are for people who long ago graduated from creatine.

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