Avos Strength Blog – Fitness Tips & Insights

Welcome to the Avos Strength Blog — a space where we share strength coaching tips, programming ideas, movement insights, and everything we’ve learned on the floor and in the lab.

Whether you're new to training, deep in your lifting journey, or just curious about smart movement, you’ll find something here.

Posts are written by Coach Evelyn Calado, and Coach Michael Crawley based in Vancouver, BC.

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frozen shoulder, adhesive capsulitis, shoulder pain, shoulder mobility, injury prevention, strength training, physiotherapy, shoulder rehab, range of motion, mobility exercises, pain management, perimenopause, estrogen and training, recovery, inflammation, sleep and recovery, joint health
Frozen Shoulder: Unravelling the Complexities and Providing Clarity
frozen shoulder, adhesive capsulitis, shoulder pain, shoulder mobility, injury prevention, strength training, physiotherapy, shoulder rehab, range of motion, mobility exercises, pain management, perimenopause, estrogen and training, recovery, inflammation, sleep and recovery, joint health
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frozen shoulder, adhesive capsulitis, shoulder pain, shoulder mobility, injury prevention, strength training, physiotherapy, shoulder rehab, range of motion, mobility exercises, pain management, perimenopause, estrogen and training, recovery, inflammation, sleep and recovery, joint health
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personal training, injury prevention, gym safety, strength training, coaching quality, training mistakes, exercise programming, progressive overload, safe training, fitness coaching, training principles, strength and conditioning, client safety, proper technique, training structure
You Should Not Get Injured During a Training Session
personal training, injury prevention, gym safety, strength training, coaching quality, training mistakes, exercise programming, progressive overload, safe training, fitness coaching, training principles, strength and conditioning, client safety, proper technique, training structure
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personal training, injury prevention, gym safety, strength training, coaching quality, training mistakes, exercise programming, progressive overload, safe training, fitness coaching, training principles, strength and conditioning, client safety, proper technique, training structure
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Bone Health, Osteopenia, Strength Training for Women, Perimenopause, Women’s Health, Resistance Training, Hormones and Fitness, Osteoporosis Prevention, Female Physiology, Muscle and Bone Health
Osteopenia and Strength Training for Women: What Happens Before Menopause
Bone Health, Osteopenia, Strength Training for Women, Perimenopause, Women’s Health, Resistance Training, Hormones and Fitness, Osteoporosis Prevention, Female Physiology, Muscle and Bone Health
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Bone Health, Osteopenia, Strength Training for Women, Perimenopause, Women’s Health, Resistance Training, Hormones and Fitness, Osteoporosis Prevention, Female Physiology, Muscle and Bone Health
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ACL injury, female athletes, youth athletes, female youth athletes, ACL prevention, strength training, neuromuscular training, injury prevention, sports performance, return to sport
ACL Injury Risk in Female and Youth Athletes: What Actually Matters (Part 2)
ACL injury, female athletes, youth athletes, female youth athletes, ACL prevention, strength training, neuromuscular training, injury prevention, sports performance, return to sport
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ACL injury, female athletes, youth athletes, female youth athletes, ACL prevention, strength training, neuromuscular training, injury prevention, sports performance, return to sport
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fight conditioning, boxing conditioning, why fighters gas out, combat sports conditioning, performance testing boxing, aerobic conditioning boxing, fight endurance, avos strength boxing
Are You Actually Fight Ready? What Most Fighters Get Wrong About Conditioning
fight conditioning, boxing conditioning, why fighters gas out, combat sports conditioning, performance testing boxing, aerobic conditioning boxing, fight endurance, avos strength boxing
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fight conditioning, boxing conditioning, why fighters gas out, combat sports conditioning, performance testing boxing, aerobic conditioning boxing, fight endurance, avos strength boxing
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Limb Arc Model, Bill Hartman, Hip Biomechanics, Hip Internal Rotation, Hip Flexion, Squat Mechanics, Exercise Programming, Movement Assessment, Mobility
The Limb Arc Model: Why You Should Train the Range of Motion You Actually Own
Limb Arc Model, Bill Hartman, Hip Biomechanics, Hip Internal Rotation, Hip Flexion, Squat Mechanics, Exercise Programming, Movement Assessment, Mobility
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Limb Arc Model, Bill Hartman, Hip Biomechanics, Hip Internal Rotation, Hip Flexion, Squat Mechanics, Exercise Programming, Movement Assessment, Mobility
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initial assessment, strength training, avos strength, personal training vancouver, movement screen, mobility assessment, injury history, client intake, customized program design, how to start training, functional movement, table assessment, posture screen, gait analysis, movement limitations
What Actually Happens During an Initial Assessment?
initial assessment, strength training, avos strength, personal training vancouver, movement screen, mobility assessment, injury history, client intake, customized program design, how to start training, functional movement, table assessment, posture screen, gait analysis, movement limitations
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initial assessment, strength training, avos strength, personal training vancouver, movement screen, mobility assessment, injury history, client intake, customized program design, how to start training, functional movement, table assessment, posture screen, gait analysis, movement limitations
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strength training, longevity, healthy aging, muscle mass, injury prevention, resistance training, aging well, strength and health
Is Two Days per Week of Strength Training Enough for Longevity?
strength training, longevity, healthy aging, muscle mass, injury prevention, resistance training, aging well, strength and health
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strength training, longevity, healthy aging, muscle mass, injury prevention, resistance training, aging well, strength and health
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