The Spartans have been known throughout history as elite warriors. To achieve this status, they had to be trained from childhood. I discuss the training program and how it affected Spartan life.

References:
https://www.worldhistory.org/article/342/agoge-the-spartan-education-program/ https://historycooperative.org/spartan-training/

The overhead press (OHP) is a pushing/vertical pressing exercise that is a staple of many fitness routines. It is used to increase strength and build up the deltoids. I discuss the form of both the dumbbell and barbell variations

Shin splints are common injuries to the shin bone that commonly affect runners or individuals who rapidly increase the intensity of exercise. I discuss what shin splints are and how to recover from them.

Reference:
https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/shin-splints/

Almonds are a superfood that can provide a multitude of health benefits backed by scientific research. I discuss these benefits in detail and why almonds should be included in one's diet.

References:
https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/food-features/almonds/https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/9-proven-benefits-of-almonds#TOC_TITLE_HDR_3
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32444059/#:~:text=Pooled%20analysis%20suggested%20that%20almond,%2C%20I2%20%3D%200.0%20%25).
https://www.utoronto.ca/news/calorie-always-calorie-not-when-it-comes-almonds-u-t-researchers-find#:~:text=The%20researchers%20found%20that%20after,Michael's%20Hospital%2C%20Unity%20Health%20Toronto.
https://www.naturalmedicinejournal.com/journal/association-oral-magnesium-type-2-diabetes
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7230374/#:~:text=Key%20nutrients%20found%20in%20nuts,dysfunction%20%5B16%2C19%5D.
https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/advs.202300180#:~:text=Neuroinflammation%2C%20for%20which%20microglia%20are,mouse%20model%20of%20Alzheimer's%20disease.

The hip thrust is a very underrated hip hinge movement. I discuss how to perform the exercise and its many benefits. The hip thrust induces hypertrophy of the posterior leg muscles, but it can also increase explosiveness or be utilized for rehabilitation purposes

Run clubs are a great way to exercise while socializing. I discuss the benefits of joining such a club. I also examine the process of starting a run club.

Pec tears are a relatively uncommon but devastating injury. I discuss what pec tears are and distinguish the different types of pec tears. A legendary example of this injury is that of Cody Rhodes.

I discuss how to optimally target the hamstrings. I go over how to perform leg curls and Romanian Deadlifts.