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Band Exercises for a Complete Back Workout

by Joe Lawrence June 9th, 2014| Strength Training, Upper Body
There are many things I have discovered in my many years of working out. One is that people tend to work the beach muscles more than the others. Another key thing is that if they worked on the "other" muscles more, their beach muscles would improve much more quickly
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Cardio for your Back: Bodyweight HIIT Training

by Marnie Bii June 5th, 2014| Assorted Workouts, Cardio
If you want to work your back muscles while doing some cardio, consider this ladder workout using HIIT principles. HIIT routines focus on short, yet high intensity intervals broken up by short rest periods. At less than thirty minutes total, you can work brief ladder workouts into your day
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Weekly Exercise For Health

by Dean Heller MD June 4th, 2014| Fitness Expert, Medical
Q:  I am 61 and have been taking care of my sick husband for a few years.  I want to start to exercise, so I can be healthy.  How much exercise do I need to do to get the most benefit health wise?

A:  Great question!  Many people exercise to
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Keto: Not Just Another Fad Diet

by Marnie Bii June 3rd, 2014| Accessories, Diet Plans
You may have tried your fair share of low carbohydrate diets over the years, including the well-known Atkins plan. However, have you heard of the Ketogenic, or keto, diet that's taking the world by storm? This low carbohydrate diet option gives you a surefire way to lose weight by
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June’s Fitness Focus

by Editorial Team June 1st, 2014| Cardio
This month our cardio and strength training articles will have the same focus- working on our backs.  Although we may not often think about exercises that strengthen our backs, they truly are key.  A strong core, which includes abs and back, is vital to good health and strength.  Be
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Combining Arm Exercises With Stationary Cycling

by Marnie Bii May 29th, 2014| Cardio, Indoor
You can turn your stationary recumbent bike rides into a full body workout by incorporating arm exercises. Using your entire body during workouts increases the efficiency of cardio routines.

As you move your arms while pedaling furiously, your heart rate climbs higher. This results in a more efficient workout, which
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Getting and Keeping Children Active

by Tom Seman MD FAAP May 28th, 2014| Children's, Fitness Expert
As a parent, you have introduced your child to an activity or sport and gotten him active. The child likely will want to participate in some form of group version if that sport. Between the ages of approximately three to five the child is working on improving his coordination
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Rocking Exercise Wear for Summer

by Kimberly Hays May 27th, 2014| Accessories, Exercise Wear
It’s time to go through your closet and put away the heavy sweatshirts and jackets. It is also a good time to access your exercise wear to figure out what you need to add to your summer workout wardrobe. There are some really great pieces out now, so take
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Tension Band Arm Exercises

by Joe Lawrence May 26th, 2014| Strength Training, Upper Body
In my last few articles I have veered away from a principle I hold dear - anywhere workouts. I am constantly reading and searching for new ways to work out from home or at the office. This is not often easy when weights or running courses are involved. However,
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Seven Rounds of Cardio Arm Workout

by Joe Lawrence May 22nd, 2014| Cardio, Indoor
Recently, I was asked to write an article about a cardio workout focused on the arms. Honestly, I was perplexed and had nothing in my repertoire for this. So, I went to the fitness drawing board. My goal was to keep the arms moving, work up a sweat, and
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Accentuating the Positive

by Joan Jacobsen May 21st, 2014| Fitness Expert, Senior
I am a big advocate of smiling, laughing and staying positive. Not only does it work wonders with our overall attitude and health, but it also gives us hope and a reason for waking up each morning. By incorporating this practice into our daily routine, we can parlay it
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Going Strong: Build Arm Strength with Fat Gripz

by Marnie Bii May 20th, 2014| Accessories, Exercise Equipment
Satisfactorily training your arms is not possible without a strong grip. At less than two inches in diameter, barbell and free weight bars do not adequately increase strength in your fingers, palms and wrists. Increasing the diameter of the bars reduces leverage and widens space between your fingers, which

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