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Most people don’t think about resistance training when they hear the word exercise, but last year the American Heart Association made a statement regarding the benefits of combining resistance training with regular aerobic activity.  Each type of exercise is valuable, and you…

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April is National Poetry Month. In the spirit of celebration, HAL continues to bring you poetry written by amazing women. This week’s poem, by Maya Angelou, rejoices in what it means to be a woman. She believes that one doesn’t need to look…

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This advanced bicep exercise requires the use of a resistance band. It works to increase speed, power and strength in the arms.

To begin, place both feet about shoulder width apart on the band and grip a handle…

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This basic, functional move is an oldie but goodie for targeting your back and neck, especially if your are looking to gain bulk and strength in your lats, rear delts, traps, and biceps. You will need a stable pull up…

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This abdominal exercise increases strength in your core, neck, and back while improving balance and stability. This move requires the use of a Bosu ball, although the modified version can be done on the floor.

To begin, place the…

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This is an ideal move for anyone who needs strength and endurance while on the floor. It helps to improve stability and strength in the core while lying on your back.

To begin, lie on your back on the…

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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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This movement requires the use of a Bosu ball, positioned with the flat side up. To begin, stand on top of the Bosu ball with your feet about shoulder width apart. With your hands at the sides of your body, perform…

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This move requires the use of a resistance band, and works on developing strength in your hips, legs, and glutes. To begin, secure one end of the band to a stable surface at about ankle height and the other end around…

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Although this move is advanced, it is a great exercise to strengthen the chest and core. Using a stability ball also helps to work on balance by forcing you to engage your core.

To begin, roll yourself out…

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If you think strength training is a boy’s game, think again – the weight lifting zone at your local gym is not exclusive to big buff men and the occasional woman blessed with above-average testosterone levels that result in biceps the…

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Supersets are a popular weight lifting technique among many who are looking to kickstart a stalled weight lifting routine and add more variety into their program. They are a slightly more advanced principle to use so it’s going to be best if…

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