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I visited my sister this weekend and it’s not unusual for us to do some sort of workout or exercise when visiting one another. Yes, we’re occasionally ‘those people’ that work out…

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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 check back every week…

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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? Email her your inquiries, and be sure to check back every week for…

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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 check back every week…

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A natural reaction, especially when lifting heavy weights, is to hold your breath during the hardest part of the move. People are often so concerned about their form and whether or not they are doing the exercise right, they forget…

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We all need role models - strong, self-sufficient women who endure tough times and make a meaningful mark on the world around them. While many women look to the world of celebrities for their idols, the ladies who deserve the title…

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The benefits of strength training for women are often touted by medical experts - even two sessions of moderate weight lifting each week can, they say, help prevent bone loss and stave off osteoporosis. But can older women still reap…

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For the past several years, the #1 killer of women has been heart disease. But while that statistic still stands, on this very day women all around the world will be showing their support to fight the disease by slipping…

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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 check…

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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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To begin, stand up straight with a dumbbell in each hand and your feet shoulder width apart and slightly turned out. Your arms should hang down at each side of your body. Beginning in a slight squat position with your knees…

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When you are in the gym and attempting to lift as heavy as possible, whether going after your one rep max’s or otherwise, it is important to have a spotter with you.

A spotter is someone who is…

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Lindsay Hutton is a professional trainer specializing in total body training. Here, she offers tips for safe and effective strength training.

Newcomers to the gym scene often feel overwhelmed by the idea of strength training. How much is too much?…

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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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Once you’ve made the commitment to fitness as a regular part of your life, it’s time to assess how you’ll go about it.

One great option for many women is to set up a home gym.  This will allow…

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