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Tip for Today: TRX Suspended Lunge

Posted April 6, 2008 at 11:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Move of the Day, Training Programs, Her Motivation, tip for today

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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Tip for Today: Twist Crunch with Feet on Stability Ball

Posted March 19, 2008 at 02:56 PM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Motivation, tip for today

This is a core stabilizing move that helps to build strength and hypertrophy in the abdominals. You will need a stability ball and adequate core strength to complete this exercise.

To begin, lie on your back on the floor…

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Move of the Day: Bosu Kick Crunch

Posted March 8, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Move of the Day

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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Move of the Day: Side Bench Hops

Posted March 6, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Move of the Day

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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Move of the Day: Centipede

Posted March 4, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Move of the Day

This highly advanced, total body move is incredible for developing strength and stability throughout the arms, hips and core. It’s a great warm up for any type of workout. You should have very adequate core and shoulder stability before trying this…

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Move of the day: Standing Hammer Curl

Posted March 3, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Move of the Day

To increase strength and hypertrophy in the biceps, this is an essential exercise to incorporate into your workout routine. You need adequate shoulder stability and good posture before progressing to this move. You will need a set of dumbbells to complete…

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Move of the Day: Good Mornings

Posted February 27, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Move of the Day

This move increases strength throughout the glutes, hamstrings and lower back, and requires the use of a barbell. Before trying this advanced exercise, ensure there is no rounding in the shoulders. If poor posture is apparent, flexibility throughout the chest and…

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Move of the Day: Foam Roll Spinal Stretch

Posted February 25, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Move of the Day

This move is great for anyone who is looking to increase flexibility in the back. You will need a foam roller to complete this exercise. Avoid this move if the spinal processes of the vertebrae are easily palpitated.

To…

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Move of the Day: One Leg Balance with Arm Drives

Posted February 24, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Move of the Day, Training Programs, Her Health, Her Motivation

This is a great move to help increase strength and balance while in a one-legged stance. It also helps to increase core strength and stability. Before trying this move, you should have adequate balance and leg stability.

To begin,…

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Move of the Day: Weighted Crunches

Posted February 24, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Move of the Day

For anyone looking to build strength and hypertrophy in the abs, this is a great move. You should be comfortable performing a basic crunch before advancing to this exercise. You will need either a dumbbell or medicine ball.

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Move of the Day: Resistance Band Bicep Curls

Posted February 23, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Move of the Day, Training Programs, Her Health, Her Motivation

This advanced bicep exercise requires the use of a resistance band. It works to increase speed, power and strength in the arms.

To begin, place both feet about shoulder width apart on the band and grip a handle…

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Move of the Day: One Armed Deadlift with Dumbbell

Posted February 22, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Move of the Day, Training Programs, Her Health, Her Motivation

This movement targets the lower back and hamstrings. If you are looking for a basic move to help increase total body strength and power, this is the move for you. You will need a dumbbell to complete this exercise.

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Move of the Day: Overhead Raise with Resistance Band

Posted February 21, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Move of the Day, Training Programs, Her Health, Her Motivation

This move is an excellent way to build strength and stability in your shoulders and core. You will need a resistance band to complete this exercise.

To begin, attach the resistance band to a stable surface at ankle…

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Move of the Day Bosu Push Up

Posted February 19, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Move of the Day

If you are looking to progress from a regular push up, this is a great exercise to incorporate into your routine. It helps to increase strength in the chest and arms while improving balance and core stability. You will need…

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Move of the Day: One Legged Squat on Half Foam Roller

Posted February 18, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Move of the Day

This move helps to strengthen the entire leg while also working on total body balance and stability. This advanced move requires adequate balance and core strength. You will need a half foam roller to complete this exercise.

To begin,…

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