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Vetting fitness influencers on social media
I’m passionate about exercise, movement, and biomechanics. So it’s no surprise that my Instagram feed is flooded with content related to fitness. Earlier today, I was watching a few short reels from fitness influencers and couldn’t help but notice how many of them give out advice without any real credentials. Sure, they have great physiques—but…
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Embrace the suck
It’s 8 p.m. now in Davao City, and I just came out of the gym. I am physically and mentally exhausted. Three rounds of jump rope, three rounds of shadow boxing, three rounds of heavy bag, four rounds of mitt work, and two rounds of light sparring. That has been the routine since January, when…
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My forehand is broken
I just got home after playing tennis, and I am absolutely feeling dejected. My backhand is a weapon. My serve and volleys are getting better. But my forehand is broken! I’ve completely lost confidence in it—I even run around the ball to hit a backhand instead. And if I have no choice but to hit…
