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Eccentric Training
Most lifters don't think about the actual names of the techniques they are performing; they just want get to the gym, pump some weights, feel good and get out. We tend to use simple terms like push, pull, curl, etc. Read more
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Burpees for Beginners
Burpees are like broccoli: You know they're good for you, but you still don't like them. Many people dislike burpees for the very reason they are such an effective exercise — They can be really difficult. They are a cardiovascular, Read more
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New Year's Pasta Primavera
As much as I want to deny it, my children have pretty basic palettes and are not too adventurous in what they will eat. Butter noodles are always high on their list as a crowd pleaser. I think every mom knows that all kids will eat this Read more
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Fit Tip: Improve Your Flexibility With This Simple Workout
For my 40th birthday I decided to throw caution to the wind and take a pole fitness dance class, something way, way, way outside of my comfort zone. While I definitely won’t quit my day job, pole dancing Read more
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The Ultimate Avocado Toast
I love eggs in any form, honestly, and luckily so do my children. This recipe came to be after Easter Sunday when I had a ton of leftover hard boiled eggs that I wanted to use up but in a new healthier way. The bacon Read more
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Dumbbells vs. The Gym
I first started working out with weights when I was barely a teenager, lifting at home down in my basement. I put together my own "home gym," a few sets of weights and a bench, and it was all I Read more
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Our Favorite Bodyweight Exercises
True long-term success in fitness comes from variation, performing a wide variety of moves and exercise modalities. This is especially true when it comes to strength training. While there are a seemingly infinite number of articles that debate which type Read more
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Good Guacamole
Happy National Guacamole Day! If you can’t tell, my family loves avocados, so much so we celebrate all and any holidays in their honor. Read more
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Oven Roasted Squash
Like many people did during the quarantine, I decided to pick up a new hobby to stay busy. I decided to garden, as that already tied into my love of cooking and having fresh ingredients from my own yard Read more
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Fitness After 50: 6 Tips to Stay Fit for Life
No matter where you are in life, healthy habits such as diet and exercise never lose their importance. But for those of us managing our health after the age of 50, fitness becomes an even more essential factor in daily Read more
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Fitness Quiz: Are You Flunking Fitness Class?
Making informed decisions about your health and body requires you to do your homework. Think you're smarter than the average American? Take our quiz to brush up on your health knowledge and see how you compare: Are you above the Read more
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What is the 12-3-30 Workout?
Have you heard about the 12-3-30 workout? It’s super easy and making the rounds on TikTok. Originally created by Lauren Giraldo, you set a treadmill to incline 12, speed 3 and walk for 30 minutes. Read more