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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

Did you know that September is Self-Care Awareness Month? Yeah, me neither. September I’m usually too busy trying to get the kids to school and sports activities on time and it seems that there is always some random work deadline that sneaks up on me. Also, every time... Read More

The push-up is a versatile exercise that can be modified in an almost infinite number of ways. No matter your fitness level, you can utilize the push-up exercise to challenge yourself. Whether you’re... Read More

This past year I did something crazy. It started as an idea when I was pregnant: when my daughter turned ten and my son was eight, I’d homeschool them and we’d take a trip around the world. Well,... Read More

Summer. It’s all about beaches, barbeques and, yes, bringing your workouts outside. Remember that one of the keys to exercise success is variation, mixing up your routine to keep you motivated and your body challenged. Let’s... Read More