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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: Bosu Jump Squats

Posted February 11, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

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

This move increases strength in the glutes, hamstrings and quads, and improves total body balance and stability. You will need a Bosu ball to complete this move, and should have adequate balance and leg strength before trying it.

To…

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Move of the Day: Butt Blaster

Posted February 7, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

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

This move increases strength in your glutes and hips while also working on balance and core stability.

To begin, you need to be on your hands and knees. Your hips should be directly above your knees so your…

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Move of the Day: One Legged Floor to Overhead Reach

Posted January 29, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

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

This body weight exercise develops strength in your core, hips, glutes, and legs. It is considered an advanced exercise, so you should have adequate balance and core stability before trying it.

To begin, stand up straight with your shoulders…

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Move of the Day: Hanging Knee Raise

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

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

Before trying this move, you should have adequate strength and flexibility in your shoulders and hips to ensure you maintain the proper posture throughout the exercise. You will need a stable pull up bar that can support your weight when hanging…

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Move of the Day: Medicine Ball Pullover on Stability Ball

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

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

This total body move specifically targets your hips and glutes, while helping to increase strength, stability, and balance. To complete this exercises, you’ll need a stability ball and a weighted medicine ball.

To begin, hold the medicine ball in…

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Move of the Day: Lateral Lunge and Flex

Posted January 4, 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 a great total body exercise that targets the hips and glutes. It is also a great stretch and helps to increase stability in the sacro-iliac joint.

To begin, take a small step to the side and bend…

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Move of the Day: Cross Legged Bridge

Posted November 25, 2007 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Training Programs, Her Health, Her Motivation

This move requires a significant amount of balance and stability, but is great for developing core strength and strengthening the hips and glutes. Before trying this exercise, you should be fairly familiar and comfortable using a stability ball.

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