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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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Move of the Day: Depth Jumps

Posted March 13, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

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

Depth jumps are a great way to increase power in your legs while working on balance and stabilization in your ankles, knees and hips. You will need a plyometric box or a step with risers to complete this exercise. The height…

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Move of the Day: Step Overs

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

Section: Her Fitness, Move of the Day

If you are looking to improve your balance and leg stability, this move should be a regular part of your workout routine. It is also a great way to increase core stabilization and hip mobility. To complete this exercise, you will…

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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 Squat Touch Down

Posted January 20, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

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

If you’re looking to strengthen your legs and glutes, and improve your balance, this body weight exercise is the way to go. Anyone who tries this move should be familiar with the proper form for a squat and should have…

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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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Move of the Day: Dumbbell Clean

Posted January 11, 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 helps to increase strength and power through the legs. This is considered an advanced move, and anyone trying this should have basic strength and stability before progressing to it.

To begin, stand with your feet…

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Move of the Day: Medicine Ball Foot Taps

Posted January 9, 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 include in your strength routine to raise your heart rate and to incorporate a little cardio into your session. It will also help to improve strength and power in your legs and core. You’ll need…

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Move of the Day: Bosu Heel Touch

Posted January 1, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

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

To conduct this move, you will need a Bosu ball. This is a great exercise if you are looking to increase strength in your back, legs, and glutes. It is also good for improving balance and stability.

To begin,…

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Move of the Day: Front Lunge on Bosu

Posted December 28, 2007 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

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

This move will develop strength in your hips, glutes and legs. It will also increase balance and stability, making it easier to maneuver unstable surfaces.

To begin, place the ball in front of you, flat side down, and about…

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