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Portable Protein

by Louise October 23rd, 2013| Fitness Expert
You've probably heard that after a hard run or workout you should be looking to replenish your body with foods as soon as possible. You've probably also heard that the best foods are the ones that have the golden 4:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein. For that reason, low
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Shadow Box as an Alternative to Running

by Joe Lawrence October 2nd, 2013| Assorted Workouts, Cardio
Running is an awesome cardio workout, but let's face it...it is gets old day in and day out. There are many alternatives to get the heart pumping; however, doing a little shadow boxing is pretty fun. Besides, I do not like the way my shadow
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Tabata Workouts

by Jessica B. September 26th, 2013| Cardio, Indoor
Are you interested in some basic home workouts that are great for cardio, but do not need any equipment, then you might want to give a Tabata workout a try. A Tabata workout is a great way to build up cardio, you do an exercise
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Core Strength Training on a Budget

by Mackenzie M. February 28th, 2013| Core, Strength Training
Not everyone has the time or the finances to invest in expensive weights and exercise training equipment. While the machines and accessories may be successful in building your core muscles if used regularly, frankly, they are just an unnecessary financial expense. Workout equipment that is just as effective can
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15 Minute Fat Blasting Circuit

by Melissa Koerner February 20th, 2013| Fitness Expert
Get the maximum fat burning results in the least amount of time with this 15 minute circuit.

With circuit training you rev up your metabolism and put your body in fat blasting mode.  You not only build lean muscle with this style of training, but you boost your cardio respiratory
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Weird Ways to Strengthen the Lower Body

by Jessica B. February 5th, 2013| Lower Body, Strength Training
These days there is pretty much a workout for everyone. The only thing missing, perhaps, is how to train your biceps while lifting those chips to your mouth. Here is a list of some of the strangest classes offered to strengthen your lower body held around the US. The
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Breaking Monotony: Intervals for Runners

by Louise January 23rd, 2013| Fitness Expert
Imagine the following scenario. You've been tallying up the miles on a weekly basis. You enjoy your runs, but the pace is starting to bore you. You want to pick up the pace, but think it would compromise the length of the run. Your race times have
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Using the Gravitron

by Jessica B. January 15th, 2013| Strength Training, Upper Body
I am not a huge fan of weight machines at the gym, as I tend to find them boring and repetitive. After a while, I find it difficult to find the motivation to keep going back. The Nautilus Gravitron is the exception. Maybe its because I am
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Building Calf Strength Using Hills

by Jessica B. January 8th, 2013| Lower Body, Strength Training
If you are looking at building your lower body strength, and getting toned calves for the summer, here is a chance to take advantage of the snow covered hills and skiing you are doing during the winter. Take a little break, and use the steep inclines to

Aerobics and Lower Body Strength

by Jessica B. November 16th, 2012| Lower Body, Strength Training
If you are getting tired of doing routine leg lifts and using machines to target your lower body, there are plenty of classes available at most gyms that can help your lower body muscles while working to build your cardio. Recent studies have shown that combining these forms of

The Importance of Form

by Jessica B. September 21st, 2012| Lower Body, Strength Training
When working on building strength in the lower body, you really need to keep an eye on form at all times. If you ignore form and rush exercises, you could end up injuring your legs and making it more difficult for you to continue your exercise routine. Here are

The Ultimate Lower Body Workout

by Jessica B. August 21st, 2012| Lower Body, Strength Training
There are a lot of different exercises you can do to help build lower body strength, but squats can be the most effective way to see the biggest changes in a short amount of time. The great thing about squats is that you don’t need any extra special equipment.

All health and fitness information is provided for educational purposes. Please consult with your physician before beginning any exercise regimen.