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I’ve Met My Fitness Goal. So, What’s Next?
October 28, 2015 |
When it comes to losing weight, getting trim, eliminating those ‘trouble areas’ and altogether getting a flat, washboard stomach, ‘feeling the burn’ is a prerequisite for achieving your ideal bod. In fact, if you’ve just met your fitness goal(s), then you know it was no easy feat, but instead the culmination of many different lifestyle […]
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The importance of ankle mobility for your squats
October 27, 2015 |
According to Eric Cressey, ankle mobility is so important that folks without sufficient range of motion should skip squats altogether. That’s in part because of the risk of injury to the lumbar spine. Like the knee the ankle is a hinge joint. It has two movements, plantarflexion (where the toes point down) and dorsiflexion (where […]
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Shoulder Mobility Stretches and Methods to Increase Mobility
October 26, 2015 |
You may wonder why you should improve your shoulder mobility, or if it really matters in the grand scope of things. The fact is, as you age your flexibility will decrease and your risk of injury will increase. Your body will change, so why not help make it the healthiest and most flexible it can […]
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Isotonic vs. Isometric exercises
October 23, 2015 |
It seems there are always exercise terms that pop up and have many of us wondering…am I missing something. Am I doing my fitness routine right? The short answer is you aren’t missing anything and, yes, you are probably doing it right. There is no one right way to exercise. The primary goal is to […]
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3 Exercises to Give You a Chest Like a Brick Wall
October 22, 2015 |
Ok men, listen up: isn’t it about time you stopped procrastinating, and started devoting yourself to a chest workout that actually works? While your lower body may look like a titan’s and your biceps have become something to gloat about, its time to get a chest like a brick wall—and when you apply these three […]
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How to “detox” safely and healthfully
October 21, 2015 |
The human body is designed to detox naturally. Sometimes, though, the process can become hampered when the body is overwhelmed by environmental toxins and poor diet. Symptoms of toxic overload may include constipation, headaches, lethargy and even difficulty losing weight. In these cases, a little extra help is needed to bring all systems of the […]
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Frightful Fall Calorie Counts
October 20, 2015 |
The High Calorie Count in Pumpkin Drinks, Scones and Pies are Scary and Spooky! Here’s How to Fight It Off and Stick to Your Weight Loss Goals This time of year can be one of the best times of year—there’s the fall festivals, the family gatherings, and oh yeah, the constant test of will power […]
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Sign up for a fall 5k
October 19, 2015 |
Fall is the perfect time to lace up for a 5k. The weather is crisp and cool and most neighborhoods have at least one, so you don’t have to drive far to get in on the fun. If you are thinking about heading to the start line, here are some tips to get you comfortably […]
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Mindful Breathing, For Life Outside the Gym
October 16, 2015 |
If you aren’t breathing mindfully, then it could be that you’re setting yourself behind academically, socially, intellectually and even physically. That’s right—mindful breathing (which is the practice of breathing from your belly, and focusing on the breath)—could be the key to a happier and much heathier state of mind (and waistline!) Here’s some of the […]
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Bulking season: Building up to get cut next summer
October 15, 2015 |
Hoping for rippling biceps and six pack abs in time for next summer’s beach season? Start preparing now with these tips for your strongest beach body ever. Keep a journal Use a journal to monitor your progress. Things you want to track are: How much weight you are gaining – ideally you want to gain […]
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