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The E26 Blueprint
Training, recovery and gear know-how from the Element 26 team — written by a Doctor of Physical Therapy for athletes who play the long game.
February 24, 2022/4 min read
5 simple steps to pain-free knees…
As a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Strength Coach, I’ve seen a TON of knee pain in my professional and personal experience. Everything from patellofemoral pain and ACL tears, all…
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July 1, 2022/5 min read
The New Element 26 Hybrid Leather Weightlifting Belt: What’s The Deal?
At Element 26, we’re always looking to innovate fitness and performance gear. Whether it’s creating a new product from scratch or improving a current product on the market, there…
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May 20, 2022/2 min read
Tip Of The Week: Tracking Training Progress
Signs of training progress doesn’t always have to come in the form of more weight on the barbell. There are a number of other variables to look at, which may change your focus…
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May 18, 2022/2 min read
Are you abusing your [fitness] privilege?
It’s easy to get caught up in the routine of life and working out. We get in a flow, stay consistent with our habits, and proceed to “stick to the plan.” For the majority of the…
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May 10, 2022/6 min read
Working out with muscle soreness...
Whether you’re an experienced athlete or new to training, muscle soreness will always come and go. It’s functionally limiting and at times can be quite painful. Remember the last…
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April 27, 2022/6 min read
General Exercise Guidelines for Health and Quality of LIfe
Most people, at this point, understand that incorporating physical activity into their lifestyle is important to improve their health and longevity. Whether you’re someone who has…
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April 26, 2022/3 min read
Cultivating Continuous Motivation.
One of the biggest factors for long term success is staying motivated. Throughout any fitness journey, motivation will always come and go at varying amounts. Those days when you…
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April 23, 2022/14 min read
5 Tips to Improve Rest Day "Fueling"
We all love the high of getting a good sweat and hammering out a solid workout. It’s a feeling of accomplishment. Sweet satisfaction! But the physical and mental work it took to…
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April 13, 2022/3 min read
How to Warm-up Properly.
Part 1. Performing a warm-up is a central part of most individual’s training routine. While there are unique styles of warming-up that many of you have seen in the gym, ranging…
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April 12, 2022/4 min read
3 Common Fitness Struggles and Tips to Overcome Them
The fitness journey isn’t linear. There’s a constant flux between your “success” and your “failure.” I put these terms in quotes because how you define each is up to you, your…
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