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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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Mix it Up: Three New Fitness Moves

Posted April 1, 2008 at 03:00 PM by Lindsay Hutton

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

Are you sick and tired of doing squats, crunches and pushups, but know they are an integral part of your workout? Have you been looking for an alternative, but aren’t sure what exercises will have the same effect? The…

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Tip for Today: Dumbbell Squat to Bicep Curl

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

Section: Her Motivation, tip for today

Although this exercise targets mainly the legs and arms, it is also a good way to work on total body strength and stability. You will need a set of dumbbells to compete this move. If you experience shoulder discomfort when performing…

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Move of the Day: Disc Squat with Ball Assist

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

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

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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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: 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: 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: 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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Move of the Day: Diagonal Lunge with Forward Reach

Posted February 15, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

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

The purpose of this exercise is to develop strength in the hips and glutes, while working to increase overall strength in the entire body. This move will also help to improve balance and total body stability.

To begin, stand tall…

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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: Forward Lunge with Resistance band

Posted February 9, 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 way to develop strength in your legs and core. The resistance band also allows you to work on your balance and core stability.

To begin, wrap the band around a stable surface so…

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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: Side Twist Lunge

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

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

This move helps to increase strength in your core and legs, and helps to improve balance and stability as well. This exercise requires a medicine ball.

To begin, stand up straight with the ball in both hands and your arms…

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Move of the Day: Stabilizing Side Hops

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

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

A great move to work on stability, balance, and leg strength, this exercise can also be used to raise your heart rate in between sets if you are looking to do a little interval training. You should have adequate balance and…

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Move of the Day: Cone Hops

Posted January 15, 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 total body move that will help to develop power in your legs. It’s also a great move if you are looking to get your heart rate up between sets, or just need a little extra cardio in your…

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