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Why Build Core Strength?

by Lori Sciame August 16th, 2012| Core, Mind & Body, Strength Training
Having a strong core is more important than most people realize.  If you have a strong core, not only exercise, but every day activities, can be done with more ease.  In addition, your balance and stability will be much better.  Read on to learn more about reasons to build

Core Training for Hiking

by Mackenzie M. July 16th, 2012| Core, Strength Training
As the snow of winter thaws off the tops of mountains around North America, trails and hiking paths play host to thousands of hikers. From towering peaks in the Rockies, to the smaller mountains of New England, peak climbing season is well underway. To get in shape for any

Strength Train to Relieve Back Pain

by Mackenzie M. June 19th, 2012| Strength Training
According to WebMD, about 25% of Americans are affected by back pain every year, and “they spend more time at the doctor’s office for back pain than for any other medical condition except high blood pressure and diabetes.”

To help get rid of this problem, many leading neuromuscular specialists are

Four Moves for a Firmer Butt and Stronger Core

by Melissa Koerner May 2nd, 2012| Fitness Expert
If you’re limited on time, and you don’t have access to a gym, here are four simple compound moves that you can do right at home.

All you need is a resistance band, stability ball, and medicine ball or free weight. Make sure that you invest in quality equipment to

Pool Exercises: Core

by Mackenzie M. April 24th, 2012| Core, Strength Training
During the summer months there is no better place to work out your core than in a pool or some other refreshing body of water. Did you know that aquatic exercises actually burn fat faster than core exercises out of the water? Exercising in the water can actually ease

Core Strength for Golf

by Mackenzie M. March 26th, 2012| Core, Strength Training
Like most sports, golfers should focus on strengthening their cores for the best technique and the reduction in the risk of injury. Core muscles are the foundation and source of power for golf swings, so strengthening this area almost guarantees the most powerful swing possible. Building core strength also

Core Strength Training: Cyclists

by Mackenzie M. February 27th, 2012| Core, Strength Training
As young professionals and college students are opting for a bike for transportation over a car, more and more information is becoming available about the benefits that riding a bike can provide - for health and for the planet.

Not only does it reduce harmful exhaust and emissions, it also

Strength Training in the City

by Mackenzie M. January 31st, 2012| Strength Training
For those who live in a cramped house, condo, or apartment in the middle of the city, it can be very difficult to find the space, let alone the time to work on core strength training, or even exercise in general. With minimal room to even do pushups or

Lower Body Workout for Lazy Days

by Jessica B. January 9th, 2012| Lower Body, Strength Training
It's that time of year where everyone makes a lot of promises to lose weight, but most do little to change their actual lifestyle. Let's be honest; it's hard to find enough hours in the day to work, to spend time with family, to take care of stuff at

Core Strength Training for Runners

by Mackenzie M. January 2nd, 2012| Core, Strength Training
Core strength training is a popular activity for many fitness enthusiasts. Did you know that there are certain types of strength training for your core that can actually improve your running form and abilities? In fact, there are several types of core training exercises that use an exercise ball

Core Strength Training in the Snow

by Mackenzie M. December 6th, 2011| Core, Strength Training
This winter, rather than doing your typical strength training exercises to sculpt your core, head outside into the drifts of frigid snow for an even better workout. The standard activities you do in the snow, from clearing it, to cross-country skiing, to snowshoeing can also double as the perfect

Strength Training Outside the Weight Room

by Angela Yorke September 5th, 2011| Strength Training
Even though the idea of strength training and weight training are practically inseparable from one another, there are a few reasons a person might want to build strength without lifting weights. For one, such facilities might be an inconvenient distance away, or gym membership fees might be prohibitive. Others

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