Effective Workouts for Weight Loss and Muscle Toning

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How to Increase Bench Press Reps With 225 Pounds

The bench press is a common strength-training exercise that can be performed by athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Athletes such as football players commonly perform a bench press test involving maximum repetitions with the weight set at 225 pounds.

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10 Fitness Bucket List Goals to Start Training For

Pondering a bucket list can be fun, but it also makes it more likely that you’ll actually climb that mountain, jump out of that airplane or swim with the dolphins in the time you have left on the Earth. Why not prioritize your exercise goals in the same way?

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8 New Activities That Will Make Working Out Fun Again

Let’s be real: Same old, same old at the gym is boring. "Novelty is an underrated aspect of staying mentally engaged in your fitness pursuits,” says fitness expert Jen Sinkler, co-owner of The Movement Minneapolis. Plus, getting stuck in a fitness rut can lead to less effective workouts.

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14 Moves to Build the Strength and Stamina of an MMA Fighter

Training like an MMA fighter is tough, but it's worth it. Mixed martial arts (MMA) strength and conditioning requires a lot of dynamic and compound movements. MMA is incredibly demanding on the body and fighters need to be able to generate a tremendous amount of power, speed and explosiveness.

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9 Essential Strength Benchmarks for Women

Many women believe they can’t get strong, they shouldn’t train hard “like the guys,” and they should opt for the pretty, pink, three-pound weights to avoid bulking up.

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The 10 Toughest Endurance Challenges (You Can Actually Do)

There are those who measure the prestige of an endurance event by the length of time it takes to complete. And sure, there’s something to be said for those strong (and crazy) enough to take on 100-mile ultramarathons, double Ironman-distance triathlons, double century bike races or marathon-length swims.

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10 Signs Your Workout Isn't Working

Romantic relationships and working out can share a lot of similarities. In the beginning you’re eager to get to the gym and work hard. You feel good, sleep better and are generally happy. This is the honeymoon period. Then one day something changes. You lose momentum. You’re no longer motivated. Everything hurts.

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6 Moves to Trim Down Your Muffin Top

The top is the best part of the muffin — except when it’s spilling over the top of your jeans. We’ve compiled six strategic moves to help you target abdominal fat.

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8 Exercises to Get Rid of Arm Jiggle

These fat-blasting exercises, along with a healthy diet and cardio, will have you well on your way to getting the toned, sculpted arms of your dreams.

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8 Exercises to Get Rid of Cankles

Fat ankles are commonly referred to as cankles. When combined with a proper diet, several exercises may be done to work out muscles in your ankle area.

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16 TRX Moves for a Full-Body Workout

The TRX system (which was developed by a Navy SEAL so that he could train to stay in shape in small spaces with minimal equipment while deployed overseas) leverages gravity and body weight to build strength, endurance and balance while activating the core.

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15 New Burpees You Must Try

Trendy exercises come and go. Some have been around, and will stay around, because they’ve proven themselves effective when performed correctly and have numerous variations. Among these exercises is the burpee and for good reason.

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13 Benefits of Weightlifting That No One Tells You About

Whenever you check out any fitness website or magazine, buff and chiseled men and women stare back at you, toned, tanned and happy. Although many of those images are probably Photoshopped, it's clear those people have put in their time at the gym.

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10 Compound Moves for Greater Pump in Less Time

We understand -- you're busy! You need an intense, efficient training routine to maximize calorie burn in a minimal amount of time, which is why compound movements are your best bet. Compound movements work multiple muscle groups at the same time.

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