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Ask Shannon: Fitness and Nutrition Q & A

Posted June 17, 2008 at 02:00 PM by Shannon Clark

Section: Her Fitness, Training Programs, Special Features, Q & A

With years of training under her belt, resident fitness and nutrition expert Shannon Clark is ready to help you on your way to a healthy, informed lifestyle. Got a question? her your inquiries, and be sure to check back every week…

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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: 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.

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Move of the Day: Bosu Ball Side Lunge

Posted November 3, 2007 at 07:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

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

With the winter months coming, those who ski are looking to get in shape to hit the slopes. The following exercise, using a bosu ball, is a great move to get your legs in shape for the powder. The bosu ball provides an unstable surface, which helps simulate a downhill…

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