Fitness Mastery: Hypertrophy, HIIT & Running Optimization

Comprehensive fitness involves a mix of strength training for hypertrophy, HIIT for metabolic health, and corrective exercises for postural alignment.

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How to Relieve a Headache in 10 Minutes

The dreaded headache. Let’s face it: We’ve all fallen victim to this pain. While there are different types of headaches, let’s focus on headaches that occur from the muscles and joints of the upper neck. This area of the body can become too tight, putting pressure on the nerves and tissues at the top of the spine.

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8 Habits of Highly Fit People

Here are some scary stats: More than two thirds of American adults are overweight or obese and more than half do not meet the physical-activity guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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The Best Workout for Bad Knees

Knees are tricky. Like a lot of things, you don't really realize how much they do for you—until they stop working properly. And anyone who's ever had knee pain or a knee injury knows just how debilitating they can be.

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30-Day Abs Challenge Free Workout Videos and Calendar

30-Day Abs Challenge

This challenge will get you a six-pack in time for summer. You can achieve this in just a few minutes each day with free online videos -- no equipment needed.

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The 12 Best Kettlebell Exercises You’re Not Doing

Bored of the same old kettlebell exercises? Or maybe you’ve yet to incorporate them into your fitness routine. The kettlebell is a heart-pumping, muscle-sculpting, full-body exercise tool that can be used for a wide variety of workouts. Kettlebells are often used in compound movements (i.e.

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12 Workout Mistakes That Sabotage Results

Whether you’re a fitness newbie or a bonafide gym rat, you might have some bad workout habits. When you're not getting the fat loss or muscle gains you're seeking, it may be time to reevaluate your approach. Use the checklist on the next slides to identify ways you may be sabotaging your results.

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10 Yoga Poses for a Better Night's Sleep

After a long, stressful day at the office, it can be challenging to relax in the evening, and you may still feel too revved up at bedtime. While some people turn to a glass of wine or two to unwind, that can actually make it harder to get restful sleep.

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Examples of Psychological Tests

Psychology is the study of behavior. Behavior can be assessed through observation as well as psychological tests. Test results provide a sampling of a person's characteristics or traits. As such, they can be used to help predict future behavior.

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The Only 5 Exercises Women Need to Get Lean

Strength training is a must when it comes to your fitness routine, especially for women. Research continues to pile up showing that strength training is a powerful tool in the management of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, osteoporosis and age-related weight gain.

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How to Get Lean, Sexy Legs With 12 Moves

This workout is your legs’ best friend, acting as your virtual four-inch heels and making your legs look longer and leaner. So what are you waiting for? Build shapely legs with the lean, sexy legs workout.

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The Forgotten Keys to Fat Loss

Anyone who’s spent a sleepless night channel surfing or perused the magazine rack in the grocery store can’t help but notice the number of infomercials and articles claiming to be the “next best thing” for winning the “battle of the bulge.

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The Best Ab Workout in the Gym

This is the best ab workout you can do in a gym because it combines the best ab exercises for each ab muscle into one workout.

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The Perfect Quick Workout for When You're Short on Space

Ever been to the gym on a day that it’s just too crowded? (Thanks, New Year’s resolutions and bikini season.) Or maybe the only place you have to work out is your tiny living room, dorm or hotel room. Don’t abandon your workout just because you’re short on space.

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