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Many people who work out, runners especially, often complain of having a tight IT band. IT stands for iliotibial tract, and it runs down the sides of your legs.  The following move, done on a foam roller, is an excellent way to relieve…

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We all know cardio workouts can become boring and monotonous after a while. If you are looking for something new, try the following workout. It can be done on any piece of cardio equipment (bike, treadmill, elliptical, etc.). The effort level is based…

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This move is a great exercise to increase strength in your core and chest. Although you use mainly your body weight, this is considered an intermediate to advanced move, and you should know how to perform a push up before trying it. You…

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Hold a dumbbell in each hand. Stand straight with arms arms hanging down and palms facing in. Keep your elbows at your sides as you raise the dumbbell up until your thumb is in line with your shoulder. Do not turn your wrist---your…

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This is an excellent exercise to really hone in on the glutes, hamstrings and quadriceps. Stand with your feet wider than your hips, with toes pointed out. Squat down until your thighs are parallel to the ground. Push up using the muscles in…

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If you are suffering from low back pain and are looking for a good stretch to help relieve it, this is the move for you. To begin, kneel on the floor on all fours. Make sure your hands are directly underneath…

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This move combines leg strength, core strength, power, and balance in one exercise. You will need a TRX system to complete it. You should have adequate balance on one leg before trying this move.

To begin, adjust the straps…

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Depth jumps are a great way to increase power in your legs while working on balance and stabilization in your ankles, knees and hips. You will need a plyometric box or a step with risers to complete this exercise. The height…

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This total body move works on muscular strength and balance throughout your chest, arms, core, and legs. Since it is considered highly advanced, you should be able to perform a proper push up and be able to support your own body…

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This leg exercise increases strength and balance with the use of a balance disc and a stability ball. If you don’t have a balance disc, a balance board or Airex pad can be used as well. You should be able to adequately…

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This move is a simple yet effective way to build strength in your arms, particularly in the forearms and hands. It’s also a good exercise for anyone who performs in weight lifting competitions. You will need weighted plates to complete this move.…

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This move targets the entire core, and improves muscular strength and endurance throughout the abdominals and obliques. The Bosu ball also helps to increase balance and stability throughout the entire body.

To begin, lie the Bosu ball flat side…

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If you are looking to improve your balance and leg stability, this move should be a regular part of your workout routine. It is also a great way to increase core stabilization and hip mobility. To complete this exercise, you will…

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This is a total body move that helps to increase strength and power while also improving stability and function throughout the core. You will need either a plyometric box or a low bench to complete this exercise. The box or…

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This is a great beginner move to improve strength and flexibility in the shoulders. It also helps to develop stability in the shoulder joint. You will need a stability ball for this exercise.

To begin, place the ball at…

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