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Fit Tip Thursday: The Three-Minute Strong Shoulder Workout
The shoulder is our most mobile joint, and therefore the most susceptible to injury. The stronger the muscles of the shoulder are though, the less likely we are to have problems and associated pain. Activities of daily living including lifting Read more
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Fit Tip Thursday: How to do the Perfect Chest Fly
Of the several exercises that I consistently see people performing incorrectly at the gym, the chest fly is definitely one of them - whether it be on a machine, with cables or dumbbells. Whenever you fail to do an exercise 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: How To Stay Motivated When Results Slow Down
So you started the New Year with a bang. You found a workout plan and set out to make big changes this year. The first couple weeks were hard, but you were energized and motivated. Then you skipped a workout. No Read more
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Fit Tip: Amazing Arms Part II: Welcome to the gun show!
Beautiful, round developed shoulders are the foundation to amazing arms, but biceps and triceps are just as important. Developing curves and shape in the upper half of your arm involves working all three muscle groups at least once per week. Read more
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TreadClimber Tip: How to Work Your Way Up to 30 Minutes
Everyone starts their fitness journey somewhere. Some people won't be able to do the recommended 30 minutes on the TreadClimber at first. That's okay. Here're are some tips to work up to getting there. Read more
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4 Quick Tips to Help You Start Exercising Again
A little over three months have passed since the start of the new calendar year and it’s time for a check-in. How are your fitness goals for the new year going? Read more
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The Two-Minute Ab Workout for Beginners
One of the major mistakes people make when it comes to fitness is performing exercises with improper form. This leads to decreased results and a greater likelihood of injury. Bad form is often the result of attempting exercises that are Read more
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How to do Crunches
The crunch - It's one of those seemingly "simple" exercises that turns out to be not so simple after all. Far too many people do them incorrectly, which leads to dramatically decreased results and the possibility of injury. It's not Read more
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3 Easy and Effective Hamstring Stretches
The hamstrings are three long muscles found on the back of the thigh. They can become shortened, or "tight," through numerous forms of exercise including walking and running. Strangely enough, they can also become tighter due to inactivity, especially sitting Read more
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The Best Hip Flexor Stretch
Located in the front of our hips at the top of both legs, the hips flexors are extremely important muscles that help us walk, run, climb stairs, and more. You can feel them in action by placing a few fingers Read more
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Before and After
Looking to document your fitness journey? Here are some tips for how to take ideal before and after pictures. Read more