Ethan Brooks, Author at TheSpoonAthletic

Ethan Brooks

Ethan Brooks writes about practical fitness, strength training, workout planning, recovery, and athletic performance. His work focuses on simple, realistic guidance for people who want to train smarter, build consistency, and understand how exercise affects the body. At TheSpoonAthletic, Ethan covers gym routines, beginner fitness, muscle recovery, sports conditioning, and performance-focused wellness.

Sports

HYROX Sled Pull Weight 2026: Men, Women, Pro & Doubles (kg & lbs)

Ethan BrooksMay 29, 2026

Quick answer: The HYROX sled pull weighs 78 kg for Women (Open), 103 kg for Men (Open) and Women Pro, and 153 kg for Men Pro. All weights include the sled itself and are pulled over 50 m (4 × 12.5 m). Before the standard chart, here are three things...

Health

Carpal Boss vs Ganglion Cyst: How to Tell the Difference (Symptoms, Causes & Treatment)

Ethan BrooksMay 13, 2026May 28, 2026

Most articles online only tell you "one is hard, one is soft." We go deeper with these often-missed insights: Yoga and pickleball connection: A rising number of yoga practitioners and pickleball players are showing up with painful carpal bosses due to repeated wrist hyperextension — a trend that's growing fast....

Injury Sports

Why Do Volleyball Players Tape Their Fingers? The Real Reasons Behind Those White Strips

Ethan BrooksMay 12, 2026May 28, 2026

If you've ever watched a volleyball match, you've probably noticed those bright white strips wrapped around players' fingers. It looks like fashion. It's not — at least, not mostly. Finger taping is one of the most strategic, science-backed habits in the sport. This guide breaks down every reason players tape...

Health

How to Lose Weight with PCOS: What Actually Works (And Why It’s Harder for You)

Ethan BrooksApril 25, 2026May 28, 2026

If you have PCOS and feel like you're doing everything right but the scale won't budge — you're not imagining it. PCOS genuinely does make weight loss harder. It's not a willpower problem. It's a hormonal and metabolic problem. The good news? Once you understand why your body resists weight...

Exercise

Gym Workout Plan for Beginners: The Complete 2026 Guide to Getting Started Right

Ethan BrooksApril 9, 2026May 28, 2026

Starting at the gym can feel overwhelming. The rows of machines, the clanging weights, the people who seem to know exactly what they're doing — it's a lot to take in. But here's the truth: every single one of those experienced gym-goers was once exactly where you are right now....

Exercise

60-Day Workout Plan: The Complete Guide to Transform Your Body in 2 Months

Ethan BrooksApril 9, 2026May 28, 2026

Two months. That's all it takes to genuinely change how you look, feel, and perform — if you follow the right plan. A well-structured 60-day workout plan is one of the most effective frameworks in fitness: long enough for your body to adapt and show real results, short enough to...

Health

Top of Knee Pain When Squatting: Causes, Treatment & Prevention (2026 Guide)

Ethan BrooksApril 9, 2026May 28, 2026

Pain on top of the knee when squatting is one of the most frustrating complaints among athletes, gym-goers, and even everyday people simply bending to pick something up. It stops you mid-rep, makes climbing stairs uncomfortable, and can quietly worsen if ignored. The good news? In most cases, this pain...

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Injury

How to Tell If Your Finger Is Broken or Sprained

Ethan BrooksApril 3, 2026May 28, 2026

Finger injuries happen in the blink of an eye — a missed catch, a slammed drawer, a bad fall. One moment everything is fine, and the next, your finger is throbbing and you are left wondering: Is this broken or just sprained? It is a surprisingly difficult question to answer...

Injury

Stages of Basal Thumb Arthritis: A Complete Guide to Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Ethan BrooksMarch 30, 2026May 28, 2026

Basal thumb arthritis — also called basal joint arthritis or carpometacarpal (CMC) joint osteoarthritis — is one of the most functionally disabling forms of hand arthritis. While it may begin as a dull ache when you grip a jar or turn a key, it can progress into chronic pain, visible...

Fitness

Torn Bicep Recovery Time: Complete Guide to Healing, Stages & What to Expect

Ethan BrooksMarch 30, 2026May 28, 2026

What Is a Torn Bicep? The biceps muscle runs along the front of your upper arm and is anchored to bone at both ends by tendons. When one of these tendons tears — partially or completely — the result is a torn bicep. This injury can occur near the shoulder...

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Ethan Brooks

HYROX Sled Pull Weight 2026: Men, Women, Pro & Doubles (kg & lbs)

Carpal Boss vs Ganglion Cyst: How to Tell the Difference (Symptoms, Causes & Treatment)

Why Do Volleyball Players Tape Their Fingers? The Real Reasons Behind Those White Strips

How to Lose Weight with PCOS: What Actually Works (And Why It’s Harder for You)

Gym Workout Plan for Beginners: The Complete 2026 Guide to Getting Started Right

60-Day Workout Plan: The Complete Guide to Transform Your Body in 2 Months

Top of Knee Pain When Squatting: Causes, Treatment & Prevention (2026 Guide)

How to Tell If Your Finger Is Broken or Sprained

Stages of Basal Thumb Arthritis: A Complete Guide to Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Torn Bicep Recovery Time: Complete Guide to Healing, Stages & What to Expect

Living Proof Restore Perfecting Spray Review: Detangler, Heat Protectant & Damage Repair in One Bottle

Salicylic Acid Serum: Benefits, Uses, Concentrations & Everything You Need to Know

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JalbiteHealth Guide: Your Complete Roadmap to Holistic Wellness

Le Mieux Bio Cell Rejuvenating Cream: Complete Review, Ingredients, Benefits & Honest Insights

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Bruised Knuckle vs Broken Knuckle: How to Tell the Difference and What to Do Next

Mary Nightingale Illness: The Full Truth Behind the Rumours (2026 Updated)

Kialodenzydaisis Healing: What It Is, How It Works, and What You Need to Know