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What High-Quality Strength and Conditioning Actually Looks Like (And Why the Alternatives Keep Failing People)
Introduction Most athletes and adults don’t fail in training because they’re lazy. They fail because their process is random. True strength and conditioning isn’t about chasing exhaustion, novelty, or the newest piece of equipment. It’s about assessment , measurable progression , and intentional adaptation . The best training systems are simple but structured — grounded in physiology, not hype. Below are the core pillars that define effective performance training, followed by

Justin English
Oct 243 min read
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The Best Strength & Conditioning Strategies for Aquatic Athletes: What the Science Says
Coach Justin English, M.S. Exercise Science | Unbroken Health & Fitness Enjoy a shortened version of a paper I wrote while obtaining my...

Justin English
Jun 204 min read
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Why Inflammation After Injuries Is Good for You — And When NSAIDs May Still Help
Injuries are never convenient. Whether it's a twisted ankle or a strained muscle, most of us just want the pain to stop — fast. Our first...

Justin English
May 154 min read
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Supplementation for High School and Collegiate Water Polo Players and Swimmers
In competitive aquatic sports such as water polo and swimming, athletes continually seek ways to optimize their performance. While...

Justin English
Mar 207 min read
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Low-Hanging Fruit: Easy Ways to Naturally Increase Testosterone Levels in Men
By Justin English  9/25/2024  Unfortunately, there has been a noticeable decline in testosterone levels among men, with studies...

Justin English
Sep 25, 20246 min read
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Low Back Pain and Excessive Mobility in Athletes: Mitigating Excessive ROM with Strength
Do you have issues with low back pain? Have you stretched your low back endlessly with no progress? Your issue may not be a lack of range...

Justin English
Nov 14, 20233 min read
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The Power Couple: Strength and Resistance Training for Enhanced Aerobic Performance
In the realm of fitness and exercise, it's common to find individuals who focus exclusively on either strength or aerobic training....

Justin English
Jun 12, 20232 min read
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Shoulder Labrum Tears and Pathways to Recovery
Abstract This paper explores the causes, symptoms, diagnostic procedures, non-operative/operative treatments, rehabilitation plans,...

Justin English
May 6, 20239 min read
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Why should swimmers and water polo players engage in strength and conditioning training?
Strength and conditioning training is a crucial component of athletic performance, and this is especially true for water polo players and...

Justin English
Apr 19, 20232 min read
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Low Back Pain - Types and How to Fix it
Low back health is an item of particular concern for men and women of all ages. According to work done by Maher and Underwood, “Pain in...

Justin English
Mar 25, 20234 min read
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Movement Analysis of the Freestyle Stroke in Swimming
Abstract In swimming, the freestyle stroke is one of the most frequently used movements. This movement takes years to learn and execute...

Justin English
Feb 13, 202310 min read
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