{"id":15393198,"date":"2020-04-25T02:01:37","date_gmt":"2020-04-25T02:01:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prod-oct-27-golf-com.pantheonsite.io\/?page_id=15393198"},"modified":"2021-10-02T13:09:13","modified_gmt":"2021-10-02T17:09:13","slug":"fitness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/fitness\/","title":{"rendered":"Fitness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"g-block hero hero--standard\">\n  <div class=\"hero__wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"hero__main\">\n        \n<figure class=\"g-article-prev g-article-prev--is-article\">\n  <div class=\"g-article-prev__img-wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"g-article-prev__category-flag\n    fitness instruction\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/fitness\/\">\n        Fitness      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <a class=\"g-article-prev__img\" href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/fitness\/whoop-data-team-usa-partied-ryder-cup\/\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"lazy inner\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/RCWHOOPlede.jpg?width=30\"\n        alt=\"Austin Johnson&#039;s Whoop data reveals just how hard Team USA celebrated their Ryder Cup win.\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/RCWHOOPlede.jpg\"\n        data-srcset=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/RCWHOOPlede.jpg?width=300 300w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/RCWHOOPlede.jpg?width=720 600w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/RCWHOOPlede.jpg?width=1280 900w\"\n        sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, (max-width: 900px) 33vw, 900px\"\n        \n      \/>    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n  <figcaption class=\"g-article-prev__text\">\n    \n    <h3 class=\"g-article-prev__title\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/fitness\/whoop-data-team-usa-partied-ryder-cup\/\">WHOOP data reveals just how much fun Team USA had post-Ryder Cup<\/a>\n    <\/h3>\n\n          <span class=\"g-article-prev__extract\">\n        Thanks to the Whoop data of Austin Johnson and Justin Thomas, we have proof that the U.S. team had some fun celebrating its Ryder Cup win.      <\/span>\n    \n    <span class=\"g-article-prev__by-line\">\n          <span class=\"author \"><span>By:<\/span>\n        <span class=\"author__inner\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/writers\/rachel-bleier\/\">\n                Rachel Bleier            <\/a>\n            \n                            <\/span>\n    <\/span>\n\n      <span class=\"date\">\n        <time datetime=\"2021-09-27T18:58:07-04:00\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">September 27, 2021<\/time>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/span>\n  <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hero__secondary\">\n        \n<figure class=\"g-article-prev g-article-prev--subcategory g-article-prev--is-article\">\n  <div class=\"g-article-prev__img-wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"g-article-prev__subcategory-flag fitness instruction\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/fitness\/\">\n          Fitness        <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n    <a class=\"g-article-prev__img\" href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/fitness\/cupping-recovery-help-golf-swing\/\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"lazy inner\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Cuppingtriedit.jpg?width=30\"\n        alt=\"Cupping is a great recovery technique for golfers as the author recently learned.\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Cuppingtriedit.jpg\"\n        data-srcset=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Cuppingtriedit.jpg?width=300 300w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Cuppingtriedit.jpg?width=720 600w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Cuppingtriedit.jpg?width=1280 900w\"\n        sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, (max-width: 900px) 33vw, 900px\"\n        \n      \/>            <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n  <figcaption class=\"g-article-prev__text\">\n    \n    <h3 class=\"g-article-prev__title\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/fitness\/cupping-recovery-help-golf-swing\/\">How cupping, an ancient Chinese recovery technique, can seriously help your golf game<\/a>\n    <\/h3>\n\n          <span class=\"g-article-prev__by-line\">\n            <span class=\"author \"><span>By:<\/span>\n        <span class=\"author__inner\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/writers\/rachel-bleier\/\">\n                Rachel Bleier            <\/a>\n            \n                            <\/span>\n    <\/span>\n      <\/span>\n          \n  <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"g-article-prev g-article-prev--subcategory g-article-prev--is-article\">\n  <div class=\"g-article-prev__img-wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"g-article-prev__subcategory-flag fitness instruction\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/fitness\/\">\n          Fitness        <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n    <a class=\"g-article-prev__img\" href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/fitness\/underrate-reason-golfers-workout-leona-maguire\/\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"lazy inner\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/LeonaMaguire.jpg?width=30\"\n        alt=\"Leona Maguire&#039;s Solheim Cup performance was fueled by her commitment to her fitness routine.\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/LeonaMaguire.jpg\"\n        data-srcset=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/LeonaMaguire.jpg?width=300 300w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/LeonaMaguire.jpg?width=720 600w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/LeonaMaguire.jpg?width=1280 900w\"\n        sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, (max-width: 900px) 33vw, 900px\"\n        \n      \/>            <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n  <figcaption class=\"g-article-prev__text\">\n    \n    <h3 class=\"g-article-prev__title\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/fitness\/underrate-reason-golfers-workout-leona-maguire\/\">LPGA pro reveals the underrated reason golfers should work out regularly<\/a>\n    <\/h3>\n\n          <span class=\"g-article-prev__by-line\">\n            <span class=\"author \"><span>By:<\/span>\n        <span class=\"author__inner\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/writers\/rachel-bleier\/\">\n                Rachel Bleier            <\/a>\n            \n                            <\/span>\n    <\/span>\n      <\/span>\n          \n  <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"g-article-prev g-article-prev--subcategory g-article-prev--is-article\">\n  <div class=\"g-article-prev__img-wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"g-article-prev__subcategory-flag fitness instruction\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/fitness\/\">\n          Fitness        <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n    <a class=\"g-article-prev__img\" href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/fitness\/dehydration-hurting-golf-game-fix\/\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"lazy inner\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Andersonhydration.jpg?width=30\"\n        alt=\"Dehydration has bigger effect on your golf game than you think.\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Andersonhydration.jpg\"\n        data-srcset=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Andersonhydration.jpg?width=300 300w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Andersonhydration.jpg?width=720 600w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Andersonhydration.jpg?width=1280 900w\"\n        sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, (max-width: 900px) 33vw, 900px\"\n        \n      \/>            <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n  <figcaption class=\"g-article-prev__text\">\n    \n    <h3 class=\"g-article-prev__title\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/fitness\/dehydration-hurting-golf-game-fix\/\">Dehydration is hurting your golf game. Here&#8217;s how much fluids you should drink on the course<\/a>\n    <\/h3>\n\n          <span class=\"g-article-prev__by-line\">\n            <span class=\"author \"><span>By:<\/span>\n        <span class=\"author__inner\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/writers\/dr-greta-anderson\/\">\n                Greta Anderson            <\/a>\n            \n                            <\/span>\n    <\/span>\n      <\/span>\n          \n  <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"g-article-prev g-article-prev--subcategory g-article-prev--is-article\">\n  <div class=\"g-article-prev__img-wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"g-article-prev__subcategory-flag fitness instruction\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/fitness\/\">\n          Fitness        <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n    <a class=\"g-article-prev__img\" href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/fitness\/study-golf-snack-adds-26-minutes-life\/\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"lazy inner\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/GettyImages-1272849317jump.jpeg?width=30\"\n        alt=\"\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/GettyImages-1272849317jump.jpeg\"\n        data-srcset=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/GettyImages-1272849317jump.jpeg?width=300 300w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/GettyImages-1272849317jump.jpeg?width=720 600w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/GettyImages-1272849317jump.jpeg?width=1280 900w\"\n        sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, (max-width: 900px) 33vw, 900px\"\n        \n      \/>            <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n  <figcaption class=\"g-article-prev__text\">\n    \n    <h3 class=\"g-article-prev__title\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/fitness\/study-golf-snack-adds-26-minutes-life\/\">This golf snack adds &#8217;26 minutes&#8217; to your life, according to new study<\/a>\n    <\/h3>\n\n          <span class=\"g-article-prev__by-line\">\n            <span class=\"author \"><span>By:<\/span>\n        <span class=\"author__inner\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/writers\/lkd\/\">\n                Luke Kerr-Dineen             <\/a>\n            \n                            <\/span>\n    <\/span>\n      <\/span>\n          \n  <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  \n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"horizontal-ad\">\n    <div class=\"golf-ad golf-ad-horizontal golf-ad--full\" data-ad-type=\"leaderboard\">\n    <!-- ad will render here -->\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"g-block sponsored-by-tag\">\n  <div class=\"sponsored-by-tag__header\">\n    <h2 class=\"sponsored-by-tag__title\">\n      Fit at 50    <\/h2>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"sponsored-by-tag__list\">\n                <div class='sponsored-by-tag__article'>\n              \n<figure class=\"g-article-prev g-article-prev--is-article\">\n  <div class=\"g-article-prev__img-wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"g-article-prev__category-flag fitness instruction\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/fitness\/\">\n        Fitness      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <a class=\"g-article-prev__img\" href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/fitness\/3-steps-eliminate-back-pain-50\/\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"lazy inner\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/GFBackpain.jpg?width=30\"\n        alt=\"Rocco Mediate is no stranger to the debilitating effect back pain can have on your game.\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/GFBackpain.jpg\"\n        data-srcset=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/GFBackpain.jpg?width=300 300w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/GFBackpain.jpg?width=720 600w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/GFBackpain.jpg?width=1280 900w\"\n        sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, (max-width: 900px) 33vw, 900px\"\n        \n      \/>    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n  <figcaption class=\"g-article-prev__text\">\n        <h3 class=\"g-article-prev__title\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/fitness\/3-steps-eliminate-back-pain-50\/\">3 simple steps to eliminate back pain at 50 and beyond<\/a>\n    <\/h3>\n    <span class=\"g-article-prev__by-line\">\n          <span class=\"author \"><span>By:<\/span>\n        <span class=\"author__inner\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/writers\/rachel-bleier\/\">\n                Rachel Bleier            <\/a>\n            \n                            <\/span>\n    <\/span>\n    <\/span>\n      <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n            <\/div>\n                <div class='sponsored-by-tag__article'>\n              \n<figure class=\"g-article-prev g-article-prev--is-article\">\n  <div class=\"g-article-prev__img-wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"g-article-prev__category-flag instruction \">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/\">\n        Instruction      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <a class=\"g-article-prev__img\" href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/fit-at-50-golfforever-4-step-speed-formula\/\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"lazy inner\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/phil-mickelson-csc-tee-times.jpg?width=30\"\n        alt=\"Phil Mickelson at 2021 PGA Championship\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/phil-mickelson-csc-tee-times.jpg\"\n        data-srcset=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/phil-mickelson-csc-tee-times.jpg?width=300 300w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/phil-mickelson-csc-tee-times.jpg?width=720 600w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/phil-mickelson-csc-tee-times.jpg?width=1280 900w\"\n        sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, (max-width: 900px) 33vw, 900px\"\n        \n      \/>    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n  <figcaption class=\"g-article-prev__text\">\n        <h3 class=\"g-article-prev__title\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/fit-at-50-golfforever-4-step-speed-formula\/\">Follow this 4-step formula to gain more swing speed at 50<\/a>\n    <\/h3>\n    <span class=\"g-article-prev__by-line\">\n          <span class=\"author \"><span>By:<\/span>\n        <span class=\"author__inner\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/writers\/rachel-bleier\/\">\n                Rachel Bleier            <\/a>\n            \n                            <\/span>\n    <\/span>\n    <\/span>\n      <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n            <\/div>\n                <div class='sponsored-by-tag__article'>\n              \n<figure class=\"g-article-prev g-article-prev--subcategory g-article-prev--is-article\">\n  <div class=\"g-article-prev__img-wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"g-article-prev__subcategory-flag fitness instruction\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/fitness\/\">\n          Fitness        <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n    <a class=\"g-article-prev__img\" href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/fitness\/golf-shoulder-injury-what-ive-learned\/\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"lazy inner\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/GettyImages-947054726ll.jpg?width=30\"\n        alt=\"\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/GettyImages-947054726ll.jpg\"\n        data-srcset=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/GettyImages-947054726ll.jpg?width=300 300w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/GettyImages-947054726ll.jpg?width=720 600w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/GettyImages-947054726ll.jpg?width=1280 900w\"\n        sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, (max-width: 900px) 33vw, 900px\"\n        \n      \/>            <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n  <figcaption class=\"g-article-prev__text\">\n    \n    <h3 class=\"g-article-prev__title\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/fitness\/golf-shoulder-injury-what-ive-learned\/\">What I&#8217;ve learned (so far) trying to play golf again after a bad shoulder injury<\/a>\n    <\/h3>\n\n          <span class=\"g-article-prev__by-line\">\n            <span class=\"author \"><span>By:<\/span>\n        <span class=\"author__inner\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/writers\/josh-sens\/\">\n                Josh Sens            <\/a>\n            \n                            <\/span>\n    <\/span>\n      <\/span>\n          \n  <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>            <\/div>\n                <div class='sponsored-by-tag__article'>\n              \n<figure class=\"g-article-prev g-article-prev--subcategory g-article-prev--is-article\">\n  <div class=\"g-article-prev__img-wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"g-article-prev__subcategory-flag fitness instruction\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/fitness\/\">\n          Fitness        <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n    <a class=\"g-article-prev__img\" href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/fitness\/3-steps-prevent-lower-back-injuries\/\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"lazy inner\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/GFLowerbackinjury.jpg?width=30\"\n        alt=\"Lower back injuries are common among golfers.\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/GFLowerbackinjury.jpg\"\n        data-srcset=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/GFLowerbackinjury.jpg?width=300 300w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/GFLowerbackinjury.jpg?width=720 600w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/GFLowerbackinjury.jpg?width=1280 900w\"\n        sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, (max-width: 900px) 33vw, 900px\"\n        \n      \/>            <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n  <figcaption class=\"g-article-prev__text\">\n    \n    <h3 class=\"g-article-prev__title\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/fitness\/3-steps-prevent-lower-back-injuries\/\">3 essential steps to prevent lower back injuries<\/a>\n    <\/h3>\n\n          <span class=\"g-article-prev__by-line\">\n            <span class=\"author \"><span>By:<\/span>\n        <span class=\"author__inner\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/writers\/rachel-bleier\/\">\n                Rachel Bleier            <\/a>\n            \n                            <\/span>\n    <\/span>\n      <\/span>\n          \n  <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>            <\/div>\n                <div class='sponsored-by-tag__article'>\n              \n<figure class=\"g-article-prev g-article-prev--subcategory g-article-prev--is-article\">\n  <div class=\"g-article-prev__img-wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"g-article-prev__subcategory-flag fitness instruction\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/fitness\/\">\n          Fitness        <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n    <a class=\"g-article-prev__img\" href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/fitness\/try-expert-approved-pre-round-warmup\/\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"lazy inner\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/golfforever4.jpg?width=30\"\n        alt=\"A good warmup helps you make a free, fluid swing.\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/golfforever4.jpg\"\n        data-srcset=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/golfforever4.jpg?width=300 300w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/golfforever4.jpg?width=720 600w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/golfforever4.jpg?width=1280 900w\"\n        sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, (max-width: 900px) 33vw, 900px\"\n        \n      \/>            <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n  <figcaption class=\"g-article-prev__text\">\n    \n    <h3 class=\"g-article-prev__title\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/fitness\/try-expert-approved-pre-round-warmup\/\">Try this expert-approved warmup move before your next round<\/a>\n    <\/h3>\n\n          <span class=\"g-article-prev__by-line\">\n            <span class=\"author \"><span>By:<\/span>\n        <span class=\"author__inner\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/writers\/rachel-bleier\/\">\n                Rachel Bleier            <\/a>\n            \n                            <\/span>\n    <\/span>\n      <\/span>\n          \n  <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>            <\/div>\n                <div class='sponsored-by-tag__article'>\n              \n<figure class=\"g-article-prev g-article-prev--subcategory g-article-prev--is-article\">\n  <div 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