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Hana Kim

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Hana Kim is an editorial byline for No Bad Reps, with a focus on Training Theory, Recovery & Mobility, Scientific Research breakdowns. Biographical credentials and external profiles are published only after verification.

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Latest Articles

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Recovery & Mobility

Optimizing Sleep for Enhanced Athletic Recovery and Performance

Sleep is a critical component for athletes, profoundly impacting recovery, performance, and well-being. This guide synthesizes evidence-based strategies for optimizing sleep hygiene, strategic napping, and managing athlete-specific sleep challenges to achieve superior athletic results.

Sep 30, 2026 · 5 min read

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Recovery & Mobility

Acute Sleep Deprivation Impairs Muscle Protein Synthesis and Creates a Catabolic Hormonal State

Even one night of sleep deprivation significantly impairs muscle recovery by reducing muscle protein synthesis by 18% and creating a catabolic hormonal state with increased cortisol and decreased testosterone.

Sep 29, 2026 · 4 min read

Patient undergoing gait retraining with the advanced Rise&Walk robotic therapy system at Allied Services.
Recovery & Mobility

Allied Services Deploys Rise&Walk Robotic System for Patient Recovery

On September 17, 2026, Allied Services unveiled 'Rise&Walk', a 3-in-1 robotic system that is the first to integrate synchronous arm swing into gait retraining, promising a new era for patient...

Sep 18, 2026 · 3 min read

Patient using virtual reality headset for rehabilitation, experiencing a digital nature walk and achieving mobility milestones faster.
Recovery & Mobility

Game-Like Tech & Outdoor Rehab: Early Success, Adoption Challenges

At a Chicago rehabilitation hospital, patients engaging with virtual reality nature walks achieved mobility milestones 30% faster than a control group in conventional therapy.

Sep 17, 2026 · 3 min read

Patients participating in advanced pulmonary rehabilitation exercises in a bright, modern facility, showcasing recovery and improved health.
Recovery & Mobility

Rehabilitation advancements boost health, cut healthcare costs

A single pulmonary rehabilitation session can save up to $171.

Sep 13, 2026 · 3 min read

An athlete intensely performing resistance training in a futuristic gym, showcasing physiological adaptations for peak athletic performance in 2026.
Performance Longevity

What Are Physiological Adaptations to Resistance Training for Athletes?

In most training studies, resistance training can increase the cross-sectional area of muscle fibers by a remarkable 20% to 45%, according to University of New Mexico.

Sep 8, 2026 · 5 min read

An athlete in a gym thoughtfully considering their training plan, highlighting the importance of deload weeks for recovery and long-term progress.
Training Theory

What Are Deload Weeks and Why Do They Matter for Training?

A one-week deload period, commonly used in resistance training, was found to somewhat negatively impact strength during an 8-week training cycle, according to Biolayne .

Sep 5, 2026 · 3 min read

A dimly lit hospital hallway with a clock indicating a late hour, representing the critical delays in stroke rehabilitation and mental health care access.
Recovery & Mobility

Stroke Rehab Guidelines Highlight Mental Health Care Delays

In Arkansas, a new 16-bed unit, the Secured Restoration Program, won't open until July 2025, even as national guidelines urge stroke rehabilitation to begin within 48 hours.

Aug 31, 2026 · 3 min read

An athlete performing a heavy squat with intense focus in a sunlit gym, symbolizing dedication to strength and hypertrophy training.
Training Theory

Periodization for Strength and Hypertrophy Gains

In a 25-week macrocycle study on national-level throwers, snatch and squat one-repetition maximums (1RM) increased by about 10 percent, while throwing distance improved by nearly 11 percent.

Aug 30, 2026 · 6 min read

Rugby player in motion with PTP Fitness branding, symbolizing the renewed partnership between Rugby Australia and PTP Fitness.
Recovery & Mobility

Rugby Australia renews PTP fitness brand partnership through 2025

George Gregan, the legendary Wallabies scrum-half with a record 120 caps, co-founded PTP Fitness, the brand now renewing its official supplier status with Rugby Australia through to 2025.

Aug 25, 2026 · 2 min read

An athlete intensely performing bicep curls in a sunlit gym, demonstrating focused muscle engagement during a training session.
Training Theory

How Often Should You Train Muscle Groups for Growth?

While many lifters meticulously plan to hit each muscle group three or four times a week, a 2016 meta-analysis published in PubMed found that training a muscle twice weekly outperformed once-weekly tr

Aug 6, 2026 · 4 min read

An athlete training intensely with a serene landscape visible in the background, symbolizing the balance between effort and recovery for peak performance.
Performance Longevity

How Strategic Breaks Prevent Overtraining and Boost Performance

Full recovery from overtraining can require weeks or months of time off from working out, according to HSS .

Aug 5, 2026 · 4 min read

A bull rider utilizing advanced recovery technology in the new Ariat Texas Rattlers performance center, showcasing the future of athletic training.
Recovery & Mobility

Ariat Texas Rattlers Opening New Performance Center for Bull Riding

In a sport often defined by raw grit, the Ariat Texas Rattlers are opening a 3,000-square-foot performance center dedicated to high-tech training and recovery in Decatur, Texas, according to Fort Wort

Jul 31, 2026 · 3 min read

A person actively engaged in dynamic stretching exercises, demonstrating improved posture and spinal alignment for enhanced mobility and performance.
Recovery & Mobility

Rethinking posture advice for long-term mobility and performance is critical now.

In a 2013 study involving 88 university students, just 20 minutes of targeted exercise, three times a week for eight weeks, significantly improved their posture, according to pmc .

Jul 12, 2026 · 3 min read

Split screen comparing linear and undulating periodization training methods with athletes demonstrating each style and visual representations of their progress.
Training Theory

Linear vs. Undulating Periodization: Which Training Model Is Better?

In a 12-week study, athletes using undulating periodization improved their bench press by 28.

Jul 7, 2026 · 4 min read

A split image contrasting an exhausted runner during high-intensity training with a relaxed runner during moderate-intensity jogging, illustrating different fat loss approaches.
Performance Longevity

Fat Loss Success: Balancing Moderate Intensity and Recovery

Despite the widespread belief that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is the ultimate fat-shredder, overground running has been shown to reduce fat mass by more than double that of HIIT, shedding

Jul 6, 2026 · 4 min read

Diverse individuals enjoying flexible fitness options across multiple high-tech studios, representing the future of workout choices and accessibility.
Recovery & Mobility

Flexible Fitness: Everhaus and Its Alternatives for 2026

Everhaus, a fitness startup offering flexible access to hundreds of studios, just secured $50 million in Series B funding, valuing it at $500 million, according to TechCrunch .

Jun 26, 2026 · 3 min read

Athlete performing a barbell bench press with intense focus, highlighting the exercise's effectiveness for chest muscle activation.
Training Theory

Bench Press Tops Chest Exercise Study

An independent American Council on Exercise (ACE) study found the classic barbell bench press elicited the highest muscle activation in the pectoralis major.

Jun 23, 2026 · 3 min read

Professional athlete performing a yoga pose on a basketball court at sunset, showcasing strength and focus.
Recovery & Mobility

What Are the Holistic Benefits of Yoga for Athletes?

For nearly a decade, NBA superstar LeBron James has credited consistent yoga practice with maintaining peak health and extending his legendary career.

Jun 23, 2026 · 4 min read

Athlete performing a heavy squat with intense focus, symbolizing the effort and gradual increase of weight in progressive overload training.
Training Theory

How Progressive Overload Works for Long-Term Training Gains

Despite countless training programs promising unique paths to strength, studies show that simply increasing volume or load, regardless of the specific method, yields similar strength and muscle gains

Jun 22, 2026 · 3 min read