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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: Reverse Crunch on Floor

Posted January 30, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

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

This beginner core exercise is a great way to target your lower abs while improving overall core strength and stability. To begin, lie on the floor on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground. Your shoulders…

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Move of the Day: Knee to Chest

Posted January 28, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

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

This ab strengthening move develops core stability and also helps to target the lower abdominals. You should have adequate strength in your lower back before trying this exercise.

To begin, lie on your back with your arms at…

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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: Jack Knife

Posted January 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 an intermediate to advanced move that aims to strengthen your core, including the abdominals and lower back. You should have adequate core strength and no lower back problems before trying this exercise.

To begin, lie on your…

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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: Over the Top Bosu Squat

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 power building move requires a Bosu ball, and will help to improve your balance and stability in your legs, ankles, and core. It will also increase endurance and agility.

To begin, place the Bosu ball flat side down…

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Move of the Day: Backstroke

Posted January 12, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

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

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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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: Medicine Ball Pullover on Stability Ball

Posted January 8, 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 specifically targets your hips and glutes, while helping to increase strength, stability, and balance. To complete this exercises, you’ll need a stability ball and a weighted medicine ball.

To begin, hold the medicine ball in…

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Move of the Day: Stability Ball Lat Pulldown

Posted January 6, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

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

For this move, you will need a stability ball and a resistance band. This exercise is a great total body move, but it focuses mainly on strengthening your back. You should feel fairly comfortable using a stability ball before trying this…

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Move of the Day: Bosu Tricep Extension

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

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

This core strengthening move requires the use of a Bosu ball and dumbbell. It is also a good exercise to develop strength in your triceps while also working on balance and stability.

To begin, lie the Bosu ball…

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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: Crawls

Posted December 30, 2007 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 core strength and stability while also increasing upper body strength. You will need an Airex balance pad to do this move, although it can be done without one as well.

To begin, start…

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Move of the Day: Iso Abs

Posted December 29, 2007 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

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

This isometric exercise develops core strength in your abdominals and lower back, and requires the use of an Airex balance pad. To begin, lie on your side with your arm bent at a 90 degree angle. Your forearm should be resting…

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