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Jess Billitz

Gymnastics Injuries: 15 Statistics On This Dangerous Sport

October 19, 2020 By Jess Billitz

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We’ve all taken on the role of “armchair quarterback” at some point.

Maybe you watched as your favorite wide receiver dropped a lob, a national team soccer player missed an open net, or a world-renowned NBA player blew an unguarded layup.

You sat back and said, “I could’ve done it better than that!”

Maybe so.

But one sport you likely can’t say the same for is gymnastics. There’s no sport out there that requires such an insane amount of balance, power, strength, coordination, and stamina.

It’s also one of the most dangerous sports out there, given the complexity of competition events and maneuvers.

So how common are gymnastics injuries? And which injuries do gymnasts face most often?

To find out, read on!

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How Much Stronger Can You Get in a Month? (Real Goals)

October 19, 2020 By Jess Billitz

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First, the good news:

Every time you add a plate to the barbell, crank out a few extra reps per set and eat 0.5-0.8g of protein per pound of body weight, you’re building strength.

Now, for the bad news:

As with any goal you may have, there’s only so much progress you can make in a month.

No matter how much protein you eat, how many reps you perform, or how much weight you add to the bar.

So how much stronger can you get in a month (realistically)?

Let’s find out what a reasonable goal would be.

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Planet Fitness Doesn’t Have a Bench Press (Here’s Why)

October 19, 2020 By Jess Billitz

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Planet Fitness doesn’t get the best reputation among the weightlifting community.

They have free pizza on the first Monday of the month, and free bagels on the second Tuesday of the month (probably not the best way to go about carb-loading).

There’s a “lunk alarm” if any gym rats grunt too loudly, drop their weights, carry a gallon jug of water, or even wear a tank top (Translation: You have to lay low if you plan to go hard).

And there’s no bench press.

That last point—the lack of a bench press—makes the $10/month Planet Fitness membership virtually useless for anyone serious about bulking up or weightlifting, in general.

Let’s talk about why Planet Fitness doesn’t have a bench press.

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Dead Wedge: A Good Deadlift Jack Alternative? (Review)

October 18, 2020 By Jess Billitz

Here’s something we can (likely) all agree on:

Loading and unloading a barbell between sets of deadlifts can be a real pain (both literally and figuratively) and a waste of time and energy when you should be resting.

And, if your gym doesn’t have a deadlift jack, you don’t have another option. You risk throwing out your back and limiting your PRs every time you mess with the plates on deadlift day.

Well, not so fast!

Lift Unlimited’s Dead Wedge may very well be a portable, cost-effective, and safe alternative to the standard deadlift jack.

Let’s find out if it’s the real deal or a total bust!

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17 College Student Exercise Statistics (Rates & Factors)

October 16, 2020 By Jess Billitz

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Everything changes the moment you first step foot onto your college campus during your freshman year.

Your usual 40 hours of classes a week are now a mere 16.

You have 24/7 access to social gatherings and hangouts.

Your final course grade is entirely dependent on 3 or 4 assignments.

You’re living on your own for the first time in your life.

Between the overload of stress and a lengthy adjustment period, schoolwork and socialization usually come first for new college students.

As a result, fitness and exercise go by the wayside.

So just how much (and how often) do college students hit the gym? And what are the unique benefits of exercise that college students may enjoy?

Keep reading to learn about 17 college student exercise statistics.

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