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If you find yourself lacking the energy and drive to get yourself into a regular workout routine, set a goal for yourself and vow to follow through. For example, have you always…

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Anyone who works out can tell you- it isn’t easy! Keeping up the motivation to exercise sometimes feels like a workout on its own, and it can be frustrating is you feel…

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With years of training under her belt, resident fitness and nutrition expert Shannon Clark is ready to help you on your way to a healthy, informed lifestyle. Got a question? her your inquiries, and be sure to check back every week…

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Although there are several warning signs of overtraining, a good indicator that you are is your resting pulse. If you think you might be overtraining, take your heart rate first thing…

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With years of training under her belt, resident fitness and nutrition expert Shannon Clark is ready to help you on your way to a healthy, informed lifestyle. Got a question? her your inquiries, and be sure to check back every week…

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Who says you don’t have time to squeeze in a quick workout? The next time your kids are outside playing tag, or shooting hoops, go join them! Not only will you get to spend extra quality time with your children, you’ll also work…

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The following article is written by Lynn Bode, a certified personal trainer specializing in Internet-based fitness programs.

Spring is here. Flowers are blooming, jackets are being put away and chances are that you’re beginning to panic about putting on a swimsuit…

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Did you know your foot is at its smallest in the morning, and gradually expands throughout the day? This is a good thing to keep in mind next time you are looking to buy new sneakers. Although the size of your foot isn’t…

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To begin this move, lie the foam roller on the floor. Position yourself on your side with your arm outstretched and the roller placed just below your armpit. The roller should be placed the long way so it is perpendicular to your body.…

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With years of training under her belt, resident fitness and nutrition expert Shannon Clark is ready to help you on your way to a healthy, informed lifestyle. Got a question? Email her your inquiries, and be sure to check back every week for…

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Flexibility is the most overlooked aspect of fitness, mainly because most people don’t think they have time during their workout to squeeze it in. The truth is that stretching can help improve performance, prevent injury, and reduce muscle soreness. So when should you…

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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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Generally speaking, an appropriate pace for a beginner to use when strength training is 2-3 seconds on the concentric phase and 3-4 seconds on the eccentric phase. The “concentric phase” of an exercise is the part of the move when the muscle is…

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