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How Hormonal Birth Control Can Inhibit Strength and Performance: A Personal Story

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Read my story about how my decades-long use of hormonal birth control inhibited my strength and muscle development in the gym. I switched to a non-hormonal copper IUD, continued strength training and running, and saw an increase in muscle and decrease in body fat percentage about a year later.

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7 Foam Rolling Mistakes to Avoid

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Foam rolling can aid in recovery, improve range of motion, and help prevent injuries, but if you are making any of these mistakes, you could be inhibiting progress. Don't be discouraged by foam rolling; learn these techniques to avoid pain and get the most of your roller. Don't make these seven foam rolling mistakes.