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When you want to get fit, stay healthy, or train for an athletic event, consistency and determination are both important. Being sure to eat well and work out is a must for everyone - but too much of a good…

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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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Are you bored with your current workout routine? Do you travel a lot and don’t have time to exercise? There are many excuses people will use to avoid joining a gym. Whether the cost, location, convenience (or lack there of), the…

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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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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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This body weight exercise develops strength in your core, hips, glutes, and legs. It is considered an advanced exercise, so you should have adequate balance and core stability before trying it.

To begin, stand up straight with your shoulders…

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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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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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This arm strengthening move also helps to improve balance with the use of an Airex balance pad. In addition to the Airex pad, you will need a set of dumbbells to complete this exercise.

To begin, stand in 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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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…

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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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This move is a great total body exercise that targets the hips and glutes. It is also a great stretch and helps to increase stability in the sacro-iliac joint.

To begin, take a small step to the side and bend…

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This intermediate move is great for improving strength in your core, including the abdominals and lower back. It also helps to improve hip strength and stability. In order to complete this exercise, you will need a bench.

To being,…

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