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Lead Stories: December 4, 2008

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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Tip for Today: Twist Crunch with Feet on Stability Ball

Posted March 19, 2008 at 02:56 PM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Motivation, tip for today

This is a core stabilizing move that helps to build strength and hypertrophy in the abdominals. You will need a stability ball and adequate core strength to complete this exercise.

To begin, lie on your back on the floor…

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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: Straight Leg Abductor Stretch

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

Section: Her Fitness, Move of the Day

This static stretch targets the hips, glutes and legs. It is a great move to increase function and range of motion in the abductor (outer hip) area, or for anyone who has tightness in that area of the body.

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Move of the Day: Chin Tucks

Posted February 26, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Move of the Day

This beginner move is a good way to build strength and stability in the neck and cervical muscles. It is a good move for anyone who would like to develop muscular hypertrophy in this area of their body. You should have…

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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 Armed Deadlift with Dumbbell

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

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

This movement targets the lower back and hamstrings. If you are looking for a basic move to help increase total body strength and power, this is the move for you. You will need a dumbbell to complete this exercise.

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Move of the Day: One Armed Overhead Press on Bosu

Posted February 16, 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 targets the shoulders, arms and core while helping to improve balance and stability in the legs. It’s a great exercise if you want to increase strength and endurance in your shoulders and stabilization in your hips, core…

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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: Supine Twists on Stability Ball

Posted February 14, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

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

This core exercise is for anyone looking to really work their obliques, while working on balance and stability. You will need a stability ball and a medicine ball to complete this move.

To begin, hold the medicine ball in…

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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: Floor Cobras

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

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

The lower back is one of the most important muscles in the body, but often people are so concerned about working their abdominals, they forget that it, too, needs to be strengthened. A weak lower back can result in poor posture…

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Move of the Day: Flat to Incline Press on Stability Ball

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

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

If you want to work on your balance while developing strength in your chest and core, this is the move for you. You will need a stability ball and a set of dumbbells to complete this move.

To begin,…

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Move of the Day: Stationary Twisters

Posted February 5, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

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

Although this move doesn’t require any equipment, it is a good way to develop strength in your obliques and also develop overall balance and stability in your core. It is considered advanced, so you should have adequate balance and core stability…

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Move of the Day: Bosu Hip Extension

Posted February 3, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

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

This beginner exercise strengthens the lower back and is great for someone who has a job that requires a lot of sitting, or for someone who has lower back problems due to weakness. It also helps to develop strength and stability…

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