22

Dec

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What is HIIT? And Should I Be Doing It?

HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, is nothing new, but with the help of the #HIIT community on social media, the concept has been gaining lots of traction in the fitness world lately. Although HIIT can be done anywhere at any time, lots of gyms are popping up with HI...

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22

Dec

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Your Lymphatic System: Part 2

Last week, when we talked about your lymphatic system, we gave you some quick tips about what you can do to keep this vital system thriving. We didn't get into detail about the “how” or the “why”behind some of these tips yet, because we thought...

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22

Dec

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Fasted Exercise: Should You or Shouldn’t You?

Although it's getting a lot of attention in the fitness world in recent months, fasted exercise - or working out on an empty stomach – is not a new idea. Some people have been swearing by fasted exercise since the very beginning, while others just swear that it&...

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22

Dec

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Get Your Burn On: Different Types of Exercise

When discussing exercise, you've probably heard terms like cardio, strength-training or resistance. If you’re not a pro - and let’s face it – most of us aren’t, all of these terms can be confusing. While you don’t have to be an expert, it...

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22

Dec

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Does the Shoe Fit? How to Choose Athletic Shoes

After a hiatus that lasted longer than expected, you've made the decision to get back into an exercise routine. You’ve already figured out where you’re going to work out (some of you are going back to the gym, while others are choosing an at-home routine); but n...

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22

Dec

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Exercise and Weight Loss: Do You Burn More Calories in the Morning?

Last post, we briefly discussed the importance of exercise for maintaining weight loss. If you've been paying any attention at all, the fact that proper eating and regular exercise help you lose weight (and keep it off) is really no surprise at all; but we wanted to go a li...

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22

Dec

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Things You Should Be Doing NOW to Get in Shape for Summer.

There's a popular phrase that says “summer bodies are made in the winter”, which in layman’s terms means that you should be really honing your diet and exercise routine in during the winter, so that you can strut your stuff come summertime. Unfortunately...

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22

Dec

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Breaking News: The Hottest Fitness Trends of 2015

The New Year may have just started, but researchers are already taking some educated guesses as to what the hottest fitness trends of the 2015 will be. CrossFit - a training program that gives you a full body workout using elements of cardio, weight lifting, gymnastics...

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