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How to Train and Get Strong When You Have Knee Pain (And Not Let It Hold You Back)

At Adaptive Strength, we meet a lot of people who’ve been sidelined by pain. Often it’s the knees — frustrating, persistent, sometimes sharp or “gravelly,” and often just bad enough to rob someone of their confidence to move the way they want. But if you think knee pain means the end of training or building …

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Why Adaptive Strength is Moving to Longer Training Programs (8-12 Weeks and Beyond)

Why Adaptive Strength is Embracing Longer Programs: The Power of Time, Consistency, and Adaptation At Adaptive Strength, we’re all about bridging the gap from rehab to performance with individualized programs tailored to help our clients achieve their unique goals. That’s why we’re shifting toward longer training programs—typically 8-12 weeks as a minimum, and often much …

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The Cumulative Exposure Model: Understanding Lifelong Cardiovascular Risk

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, affecting millions each year. Alarmingly, it impacts nearly half of all men before the age of 55, highlighting the importance of early detection and prevention. Its development is influenced by a complex interplay of risk factors that accumulate over a lifetime. This perspective, known as …

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Do Discs Adapt? The Science Behind Spinal Disc Health and Exercise

“Sit-ups are bad for your back.” “Rounding your back during deadlifts will wreck your discs.” These are just two of the many warnings you may have heard when it comes to protecting your spine during exercise. For years, I structured my training—and that of my clients—around these claims, striving to avoid anything that might “damage” …

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Building Resilience: Train for the Unexpected in Life and Sport

We all know life is unpredictable, and so is sport. Sometimes, despite our best efforts, things just don’t go as planned. But how do you prepare your body to adapt and bounce back when things go wrong? Building physical resilience can make all the difference. Resilience is more than just avoiding injury; it’s about preparing …

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Beyond Bodybuilding: Building Functional Muscle with Built Strong

When it comes to building functional hypertrophy—muscle size that translates to real strength and performance—Fabio Zonin has redefined the game. A StrongFirst Certified Master Instructor and seasoned competitor in natural bodybuilding and powerlifting, Fabio created Built Strong to bridge the gap between aesthetics and function. Inspired by foundational strength principles, Built Strong is a unique …

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