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Should I Run On Concrete Or Grass?

When we run, we repeatedly place stress on our joints (foot, knee, hip, and spine) with each step.

I Don't Have Time To Work Out!

This common refrain annoys me so much that I must address it once and for all.

Alu Runs a Quarter-Marathon

It was only around 2 years ago that I thought I might never run more than a quarter of a mile straight.

How We Spar

The second principle that our instructors often hammered into us was always maintaining a proper stance.

Meet Alu Axelman

As you might have imagined, 'Axel-Fit' combines Alu's last name with his primary mission. Born to athletic parents, the Axelman's were...

Alu's Warm-Up Routine

I seem to have a unique perspective on warming up before exercise. Many people question why I warm up the way that I do, and some...

Alu's Love For Power-Lifting

I suppose that I was first introduced to weight-lifting during my first football offseason, which was probably around 2009. Having played...

What Is Martial Arts Tricking?

Not to be confused with 'parkour' (which I have also trained in for years), tricking is the art of expressing oneself with kicks, flips,...

The Birth of Axel-Fit

As I tell my patients, "Hi! I'm Elliot, but you can call me Alu!" After working on the ambulance for the past 8 years, I'm beginning to...