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Tom's 1 Minute Pro Tips - What is an Isometric Exercise?
When it some to strength training there are three primary types of muscle contractions: Concentric, eccentric and isometric. “Concentric” refers to the “up” phase of the repetition, as in the raising of a dumbbell towards your shoulder in a biceps curl. When you perform a concentric contraction the muscle shortens. Read more
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Fit Tip: Post-Pregnancy Exercises for Your Abs
Congratulations mama! You’ve just spent nine (well ten, actually) months creating and carrying a new life and now that the little bundle of joy is out you might be looking down saying, what the heck happened to my stomach? Read more
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Fit Tip: Shaping Summer Legs
The weather is warming up and swimsuit season is just around the corner! Depending on where you live, you might already be planning a vacation to the beach, or starting to get outside more. As you pack away the sweaters and coats, and unpack the shorts and tanks, you should also Read more
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Fit Tip: How to Mix Strength Training with Cardio
I was preparing to run my first 5k. Being a competitive person I wouldn't be happy with just finishing the run. I had to do my best. I knew I wasn't going to win, as the winners of these local races had sub 5 minute miles and the Read more
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Join us for the BowFlex Summer Strong Challenge!
This season, strong is in! An essential part of any fitness routine, strength training boosts cardio training, burns calories and fat, and puts you on the fast-track for fitness success. Too often, we dive into a fitness routine that focuses Read more
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How to C.H.E.A.T. Your Way to a Flat Stomach
I get asked every day by men and women of all ages, what ab exercises are best to get a flat stomach? My answer is always the same - none of them. Yes, I'm aware that is not the answer anyone wants to hear, but it's an unfortunate truth. Read more
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Three Exercises you can Start Doing Today to Burn Fat
Just about everyone, myself included, would like to burn off some excess body fat. One great way to accomplish this is by adding plyometric elements, or jumping, to our traditional exercises. Moving our bodyweight through space significantly increases the intensity Read more
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Three of the Best Exercises for Sculpting Your Thighs and Butt
Want great looking legs? Well, you can have them and it only takes a few exercises to get started. This video highlights three lower-body moves that will target the major muscle groups in your legs including the glutes, thighs and Read more
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Fit Tip: 3 Killer Moves To Shred Your Abs
Ready for that last trip to the beach before Labor Day and the reality of back-to-school and wool sweaters overtakes us all? Here are my three main abdominal exercises I use to get my clients ready to stand on stage and rock their bikinis (even in their 50s!). Read more
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Fit Tip: Secrets From A Bodybuilding Mom
I was sobbing in my car in the parking lot of my daughter’s nursery school one cold November morning, while my toddler son snoozed soundly in his car seat. I distinctly remember staring at the leaves changing colors and at the tear drops rolling Read more
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Fit Tip: A Simple Formula To Get Lean and Strong
In a previous post we talked about mixing cardio and strength. I outlined a few goals within that post – see here – and wanted to break down each goal more. Today we will be talking about Goal 1: How to Get Strong and Lose Body Fat. Read more
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Tom's 1 Minute Pro Tip - Why Do Some People Gain Weight When They Start Working Out?
Losing weight: It’s still the number one reason most people work out, especially when it comes to doing cardiovascular exercise. The primary goal is to torch as many calories as possible in the shortest amount of time, with Read more