Her Active Life

Most American women spend a large part of the day (think 9 to 5) sitting at a desk. For those of you lucky enough to work outside or have fitness included in your job description, it isn’t a struggle to maintain an active…

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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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An overnight prescription for long and lean muscles would be oh-so-nice, right?

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I know that the results from Pilates are, like any exercise form, ones that take time and, of course, practice.

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Although this move is advanced, it is a great exercise to strengthen the chest and core. Using a stability ball also helps to work on balance by forcing you to engage your core.

To begin, roll yourself out…

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It’s always great to incorporate short bursts of cardio into your strength training routine. It helps to keep the body warmed up and also helps to burn off some extra calories. The following exercise is a great move to do if you are looking to get your heart pumping in…

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This exercise requires the use of a stability ball, and is a great exercise to target the hamstrings, glutes, and core.

To begin, lie flat on your back with your arms stretched down to your sides and your palms…

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Sit-ups can strengthen your belly muscles, but doing them incorrectly can hurt your back.

Sit-ups should be done while you lie on your back with your knees bent enough for the soles of your feet to touch the floor. Place both…

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Dating as far back as Shakespearean times, tennis has been a game of strength, agility, and wit. Loved for its universal appeal and “lifetime sport” status, tennis fits in well amidst weight training and other cardiovascular exercise for a well balanced fitness program.

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