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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The 7-Minute Cardio-Sculpting Workout

Can you really get a good workout in if you've got less than 10 minutes to spare? You bet! Toss that “I’ve got NO time to work out” excuse out the window and try this no-equipment, total-body cardio-sculpting routine for an efficient and effective session you can do anytime, anywhere.

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10 CrossFit Myths Debunked

Whether or not you’ve ever tried CrossFit you’ve probably wondered: “Is it as bad – or as good – as it sounds?” Whether positive or negative – myths and mistruths about CrossFit abound.

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5 Ab Exercises You Can Do Standing

It's not always possible to work out on the floor, but there are plenty of effective and challenging ab-strengthening exercises you can do while standing. Here are five of the best.

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An Inflamed SI Joint And Running

Sacroiliac joint injuries are painful and can undermine any runner's training schedule. A large pair of joints located in the buttocks region on either side of the base of the spine, the SI complex includes much of the rear part of the pelvic girdle.

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The Advantages of Running in Tights

While they may not be the most attractive of options, running tights can help you in your running training. Keeping you warm in the winter and adding extra support, wearing tights means you can spend less time worrying about the conditions and more time focused on running.

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Straight-Leg Situps

Straight-leg sit-ups are an alternative to the more popular bent-knee sit-ups. Learn how to perform the straight-leg sit-up and some of its benefits.

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Yoga Therapy for a Bulging Disk

The most recent American College of Physicians guidelines for lower back pain advocate yoga along with other more holistic approaches.

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The Best Chin Up Bars

Chin-ups work your arms, shoulders, upper back and even your abs. To do a chin-up, grip the bar underhanded, keep your arms in close and pull yourself up until your chin is above the bar. A pull-up is the same exercise only using an overhand grip.

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Which Is Better for Weight Loss: Yoga or Pilates?

Discover the best exercise for weight loss: yoga or pilates? Learn how vinyasa yoga can help a 150-pound woman burn 297 calories in just 30 minutes, and get tips on choosing the right type of exercise for your needs.

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Do You Need to Use a Yoga Mat?

A mat doesn't make you a yogi, but it can make your practice more comfortable. Consider the benefits of a mat before you reject them as a Western invention.

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What Size Yoga Mat Is Standard?

Yoga mats come in a variety of sizes, thicknesses, materials, and styles. The standard size is 68 x 24 inches, but many manufacturers stray from the average.

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