Strong, functional hips are beneficial both in and out of the gym. Powerful hips are the driving force that connects a strong upper and lower body. The hip is considered the most powerful joint in the body because of all the musculature needed to function properly. If the hips are not functional they will hinder …
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When it comes to measuring your progress, what tools do you usually turn to? For most of us, we usually step onto the scale and focus on the number that flashes back at us. However, stepping onto the scale is not the most accurate way to track your progress. So, here are better ways to …
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I am sure that you’ve heard that one of the best ways to keep to your fitness goals is to get a workout buddy. The impact of having someone is there to progress with you and keep you accountable cannot be underestimated. In fact, social influence in the form of group exercise training has been …
We all have different needs when it comes to exercise and those needs continue to change as we age. When was the last time you really thought seriously about your exercise routine? More importantly, are you experiencing gains with the current program you’re on? Maybe gains came easy when you were younger. What worked once, …
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It’s a constant exploration, trying to find the ideal combination of weekly workouts to help you lose weight, get stronger, feel better, and so on! So, regardless of what your stance is on strength training, or the use of slow reps to make you stronger, or just cardio, cardio, cardio, here is the case for …
You often hear that athletes are made in the weight room. You could take that a step further saying they’re made in the kitchen. The first two items though work better when you add sleep to the equation. There are also many health benefits to waking up early to start your day. Some of us …
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Sometimes you may feel you need a PhD just to understand the differences between all the cardio terminology. For example, do you grapple with how to perform a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) session or a Tabata protocol? Do you understand the subtle differences? Not to worry, most people from my experience don’t really know either. …
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Could you use a little more motivational exercise knowledge right now? The following are four of the best exercise podcasts that have dropped in October. Each of these episodes are from intelligent sources who are considered experts in their particular fields. We have featured some of the best podcasts and book updates previously on our …
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Approximately 80 percent of adults and adolescents in this country are insufficiently active. We know that physical activity (PA) promotes optimal growth and development. As a result, it allows people to feel, function, perform and even sleep better. There is an abundance of research that shows PA can reduce the risk of many chronic diseases. …
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It seems like the whole world is now moving life indoors due to COVID-19. The new playground for families and individuals has transitioned from outdoors to inside the home.
One of the reasons why people need a customizable workout planer for their fitness goals is because everyone’s bodies are different. In fact, there are three different body types that people seem to have, and it is your body type that dictates how well you respond to certain types of training and food intake. What …
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