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Apr 2021
21m 57s

#2: More is not better

Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT
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Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT explains how exercise that is too frequent and too intense can lead to undesirable results over the long-term. She describes how long it takes to see visual results from strength training, and how we've internalized soundbites from the fitness culture that are damaging to our bodies. Links: 14 day free trial Article reference ... Show More
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