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Sit Up and Pay Attention: Mastering Proper Sitting Posture

Sedentary lifestyles have become increasing the norm. In this article we cover how poor sitting posture can negatively impact your body, misconceptions on how to...

Full Body Kettlebell Workouts: Functional or Impractical?

For individuals new to kettlebell training, intentions are a key factor to consider, but possibly even more important is assessing your posture and movement to...

Magnesium vs Melatonin: The Key to Better Sleep

While magnesium supplementation appears safer, the goal should be to optimize your body's endogenous capabilities wherever possible.

Parkinson’s Disease and Seeking Efficient Movement: A Path Towards Motor Control

One common question individuals with Parkinson's often grapple with is how to improve their mobility and walking. Our approach at FP revolves around primarily training...

Unlocking the Secrets of Hypertrophy Training: Building Muscle Mass the Right Way

Learn how to train for hypertrophy while increasing your performance and fixing your posture.

Technical Differences Between Biking and Running: Why Running is King

Running is a fundamental human movement, but is biking a better option for long term health? We break down the pros and cons of both...

Hip Pain from Squatting: Are Squats The Best Remedy For Hip Pain?

Are squats the cause of your hip pain?

Does Anterior Pelvic Tilt cause back pain?

Learn how your anterior pelvic tilt may be causing lower back pain, what does the research say, and how you can get rid of your...

Shoulder Mobility: What is Good Shoulder Posture?

Learn why shoulder mobility is important, what constitutes as good mobility, and how you might be over mobilizing your shoulder.

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