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Turkish Athlete’s Calm Aiming at the Olympics Went Viral!
Turkish Athlete’s Calm Aiming at the Olympics Went Viral!
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Ao Liu, Ph.D., CSM
Oct 8
Cloud Art Through the Eyes of Fitness Enthusiasts: A Side-by-Side Comparison
Cloud Art Through the Eyes of Fitness Enthusiasts: A Side-by-Side Comparison
This is how I saw it:
Ao Liu, Ph.D., CSM
Sep 23
It’s Been Six Months, and I Failed. But This Is Not a “Failure Isn’t Scary” Cliché Article
It’s Been Six Months, and I Failed. But This Is Not a “Failure Isn’t Scary” Cliché Article
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Ao Liu, Ph.D., CSM
Sep 22
Exercise Coach Gym Review — When Traditional Industries Forcefully Embrace High Tech
Exercise Coach Gym Review — When Traditional Industries Forcefully Embrace High Tech
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Ao Liu, Ph.D., CSM
Sep 22
Can You Drink Beer While Trying to Get Fitter?
Can You Drink Beer While Trying to Get Fitter?
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Ao Liu, Ph.D., CSM
Sep 22
Knowledge Essentials: Why You Shouldn’t Drink Alcohol, Especially Beer, on Your Fitness Journey
Knowledge Essentials: Why You Shouldn’t Drink Alcohol, Especially Beer, on Your Fitness Journey
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Ao Liu, Ph.D., CSM
Sep 22
“Thirst” for Results: How Drinking Water Enhances Your Fitness? Get Your Water Bottle Ready!
“Thirst” for Results: How Drinking Water Enhances Your Fitness? Get Your Water Bottle Ready!
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Ao Liu, Ph.D., CSM
Sep 22
Does Your Fitness Journey Really Need No Guidance? This Article Offers a Test to Prove It!
Does Your Fitness Journey Really Need No Guidance? This Article Offers a Test to Prove It!
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Ao Liu, Ph.D., CSM
Sep 9
Cultivating Your Heart Before Your Physique
Cultivating Your Heart Before Your Physique
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Ao Liu, Ph.D., CSM
Sep 7
SET Framework for FaaP (Fitness as a Project) — Sprint Empowered Training— FaaP principle 2
SET Framework for FaaP (Fitness as a Project) — Sprint Empowered Training— FaaP principle 2
In FaaP, I have adopted a framework that is very close to Scrum’s sprints. Therefore I named it “Sprint-Empowered Training (SET)”.
Ao Liu, Ph.D., CSM
Jul 10
Agile Manifesto for FaaP (Fitness as a Project) — Practicing Agile — FaaP principle 1
Agile Manifesto for FaaP (Fitness as a Project) — Practicing Agile — FaaP principle 1
Since I published my last article about FaaP (Fitness as a Project) and YaaP (Yourself as a Product), I haven’t got a chance to explain…
Ao Liu, Ph.D., CSM
Jul 7
FaaP — Fitness as a Project, YaaP — Yourself as a Product
FaaP — Fitness as a Project, YaaP — Yourself as a Product
I decided to propose, and launch Ao Fitness Studio’s two new unique concepts: Fitness as a Project (FaaP) and Yourself as a Produce (YaaP)
Ao Liu, Ph.D., CSM
Jul 1
A 30-Year-Old Guy Always Easily Hits 190 BPM While Exercising and Is Scared to Continue!
A 30-Year-Old Guy Always Easily Hits 190 BPM While Exercising and Is Scared to Continue!
At what BPM should we slow down or stop? What heart rate should we maintain during different types of exercises? Let’s talk about them!
Ao Liu, Ph.D., CSM
Jun 28
Why Bother Avoiding This and That on Your Fitness Journey? Is It REALLY Worth It?
Why Bother Avoiding This and That on Your Fitness Journey? Is It REALLY Worth It?
Let’s talk about what to do when you crave foods that people say you shouldn’t eat while you are on your fitness journey.
Ao Liu, Ph.D., CSM
Jun 28
Why Should Difficult Tasks (Like Working Out) Be Done in the Morning?
Why Should Difficult Tasks (Like Working Out) Be Done in the Morning?
I‘ll talk about tasks that require willpower or self-control. Furthermore, I’ll discuss the knowledge about self-control and share my exp.
Ao Liu, Ph.D., CSM
Jun 28
If This is Missing from Your Diet, You’ll Likely Need an Ambulance During Workout!
If This is Missing from Your Diet, You’ll Likely Need an Ambulance During Workout!
I was taken to the hospital on an ambulance due to a lack of one easily overlooked mineral. What happened, why did it occur, and what is…
Ao Liu, Ph.D., CSM
Jun 28
Procrastination and Rejection of Working Out Stem from the Fear of Unclear Short-Term Results.
Procrastination and Rejection of Working Out Stem from the Fear of Unclear Short-Term Results.
In this article, let’s talk about how to face your “fears” and use a small trick to “just start doing it, no matter what”.
Ao Liu, Ph.D., CSM
Jun 28
How to Meet Your Daily Diet and Calorie Goals Without a Kitchen Scale Eating Everyday Meals
How to Meet Your Daily Diet and Calorie Goals Without a Kitchen Scale Eating Everyday Meals
If your goal is simply to watch your caloric intake and macronutrient balance, how can you achieve this more easily and “casually”?
Ao Liu, Ph.D., CSM
Jun 28
Muscle Soreness After Exercise?
Muscle Soreness After Exercise?
Let’s discuss muscle soreness vs. injury pain! How do you differentiate between normal recovery soreness and injury pain?
Ao Liu, Ph.D., CSM
Jun 27
What to Do About Social Dining During Your Fitness Journey?
What to Do About Social Dining During Your Fitness Journey?
The purpose of this post is to show you that if you can’t avoid social dining, for whatever reason, there are ways to reduce the damage…
Ao Liu, Ph.D., CSM
Jun 27
In an Era Where Humans Have Sampled the Far Side of the Moon, Let’s Check the Facts about Protein…
In an Era Where Humans Have Sampled the Far Side of the Moon, Let’s Check the Facts about Protein…
Our understanding of protein powder should improve — it’s not a drug, nor a “demon”!
Ao Liu, Ph.D., CSM
Jun 26
This Weight/Muscle Gain Method is Effective but Widely Criticized! Is it Really That Bad?
This Weight/Muscle Gain Method is Effective but Widely Criticized! Is it Really That Bad?
Hi, welcome! This is Ao Fitness, a fitness-savvy technical product/project manager.
Ao Liu, Ph.D., CSM
Jun 25
Frustrated with your thick calves and want to slim them down?
Frustrated with your thick calves and want to slim them down?
Hi, welcome! This is Ao, a fitness-savvy technical product/project manager.
Ao Liu, Ph.D., CSM
Jun 20
Summary of Fitness Supplements — All the Key Takeaways You Need
Summary of Fitness Supplements — All the Key Takeaways You Need
Hi, welcome! This is Ao Fitness. Imagine this: you step into the gym or open a fitness video, and the fitness gurus and trainers are like…
Ao Liu, Ph.D., CSM
Jun 18
Push Your Limits! Don’t Let Your Partner’s Messages Distract You from Your Training!
Push Your Limits! Don’t Let Your Partner’s Messages Distract You from Your Training!
Hi, welcome! This is Ao Fitness. The Chinese version of this article is being published on Wechat’s publication platform (公众号). You may…
Ao Liu, Ph.D., CSM
Jun 18
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