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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Starting Kettlebells at 60

For most people, starting a kettlebell routine at 60 will be more challenging than it would be at 20, but the benefits of working with these weights will often outweigh the difficulties.

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The 4-Week Plank Challenge

Join LIVESTRONG's 4-week Plank Challenge to get flat abs in time for summer. We'll show you how you can work toward a stronger, healthier and sexier you without any equipment!

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How to Alleviate Back Pain in 11 Simple Moves

A bad back can be a royal pain in the … well, back. And it’s on the rise, whether because of using computers and mobile phones all day, carrying heavy “it” purses and cool messenger bags, or sitting in chairs for hours on end.

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The Ultimate Body-Weight Beach Workout

When the sun is shining and the temperatures begin to rise, it’s Mother Nature’s call to get outdoors! Step up your training routine as you dig your toes into the sand and feel the ocean breeze.

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7 Easy Moves for Strong 'n Sexy Shoulders

Nothing says “confidence” like strong shoulders. Though you may not think of them often, your shoulders can actually improve your posture and make your waist look slimmer. That is, if you train them properly.

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How to Convert Pedometer Steps to Calories

Pedometers can motivate a person to exercise, but it can be tricky to know exactly how far you have gone and how many calories you have burned. However, simple math formulas can help you make a relatively accurate estimate.

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A 35-Minute HIIT Workout That Won't Hurt Your Knees

The health and fitness benefits of HIIT (high-intensity interval training) are well documented: It increases your aerobic and anaerobic fitness levels, helps you establish and sustain healthy blood pressure, increases your cardiovascular health, increases your insulin sensitivity, makes for a healthier cholesterol prof

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13 Exercises That Will Make You Love the Treadmill Even MORE

Feeling trapped on the treadmill doing the same routine every day? Or maybe your treadmill is just collecting dust. Have no fear! You won’t have to agonize in boredom for another hour on the treadmill. Amp up your tread sessions with this circuit!

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13 Everyday Activities That Burn More Than 200 Calories

We all know exercise is important not only for physical and mental health, but also for longevity. There are times, however, that life, career and family obligations take precedence, which makes fitting in exercise a real challenge.

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7 Exercises to Sculpt a Perfectly Chiseled Physique

Some physiques don’t need to be overhauled; they just need to be polished up a bit. Take you. You like your body, and you should -- you’re in pretty good shape. But it’d be nice to tone up, let those muscles “pop” more and get a longer, more defined look. The good news: There is a way, and it’s here at your fingertips.

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The 7 Secrets to Getting and Staying Fit

Whether or not they realize it, fit people are experts at accountability. As a personal trainer, here's my best tip for staying on track: Keep your goals in mind and make them part of all aspects of your life.

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10 Body Parts You Didn't Know You Had

As a fitness instructor, I use proper anatomical terms in class to make sure my students maximize their performance and stay injury-free. But as a student, I know what it's like being the person who's always a step (or three!) behind because they have no idea what the instructor is talking about.

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