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Foam rolling improves lactate clearance and reduces DOMS!

This article looks at foam rolling, recovery and DOMS

Special issue: What is shin splints?

This special issue takes a closer look at shin splints

Warming up with skipping exercises improves endurance running!

This article looks at the effects of skipping (jump rope) training on endurance running

5 minutes with a massage gun improves dorsiflexion!

This article looks at the effects of using a massage gun on dorsiflexion

Single-set weights training is beneficial in older women!

This article compares the benefits of weights training with single vs multiple sets in older women

No added benefit of performing weight-lifting repetitions to failure!

This article looks at the influence of sets and repetitions on building muscle

No added benefit of protein shakes on cycling performance!

This article looks at the effect of protein shakes on cycling performance

Polyphenol tablets improve exercise capacity!

This article looks at the effect of polyphenol tablets on exercise capacity

Antioxidant juice accelerates recovery from downhill running!

This article looks at the effects of antioxidant juice on recovery from downhill running

Running on sand reduces muscle damage compared to grass!

This article looks at the effect of running surfaces on muscle damage

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