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Cardio improves heart health, but strength training is essential for protecting joints and tendons. Learn why lifting weights improves joint resilience, reduces injury risk, and complements cardiovascular training.

A closer look at Achilles tendon thickness in runners and what it tells us about training age, tissue adaptation, injury risk, and why gradual exposure to load is key for strength, rehab, and long term performance.

What BMI really measures, why doctors use it, and where it falls short. Learn when BMI is useful, when it’s misleading, and what actually matters for long term health and performance.

Progression in training is not just about adding weight or reps. Learn how position, stance, and lever length can be used to progress or regress exercises while keeping workouts effective and engaging.

Foot training is often overlooked. Learn why strong feet matter, what research shows about foot muscle activation, and how we train it at AIM Athletic.

Is cutting carbs really necessary? Learn how carbohydrates fuel training, recovery, active rehab, and athletic performance, and why eliminating carbs can hurt your results at the gym.