Fitness Mastery: Hypertrophy, HIIT & Running Optimization

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What Causes a Nauseous Feeling After Running?

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Martin Booe

Experiencing slight fatigue or soreness after running is normal, but nausea is usually a sign that something is out of balance. Common factors that contribute to nausea after running include fluid imbalances, low blood sugar and overexertion.

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How to Tone Your Back for Women

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Jody Braverman

Toning is a two-part process: building muscle and shedding fat. A healthy diet, regular cardio and strength-training is a winning combo.

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The Benefits of Running in the Morning

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Andrea Cespedes

Running is an effective way to help increase your fitness levels, burn fat and lose weight. And it can be more convenient and cost-effective, and less time-consuming, than going to the gym.

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Proper Sit-Ups on an Incline Board

Proper Situps on an Incline Board

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Martin Booe

When using an incline board, proper form is more important than ever. This goes double for sit-ups, which already carry a high risk of injury to the lower back.

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CrossFit Substitute for Back Extension

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Aubrey Bailey

CrossFit is a strength and conditioning program that uses a wide variety of functional exercises to create the workouts. A common exercise is the back extension that is used to strengthen the posterior chain muscles including the lower back, glutes and hamstrings.

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Sit-Ups vs. Crunches

Situps Vs. Crunches

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Martin Booe

There are two exercises you can’t do without if you want well-conditioned abs: the sit-up and the crunch, also known as the curl-up.

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Training Guide to Run a 5K Race in Under 25 Minutes

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Kelsey Casselbury

When your goals shift from just finishing the race to a specific goal time, details in training become more important. If your goal this season is to break the 25-minute barrier in a 5K race, it is important to train your body to run at your goal pace.

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Throwing Up After Running

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Martin Booe

You have just finished an intense running session when your stomach begins to rumble and you feel nauseous. This can lead you to vomit, which may make you feel better temporarily -- but can later lead to a host of problems.

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My Elbow Pops When I Do Push-Ups

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Jody Braverman

Snapping, cracking or popping elbows during push-ups doesn't sound good, but in most cases it's not harmful. Warming up and stretching may help stop the pop.

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Which Is Better: Pilates Power Gym or Aero Pilates?

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Henry Halse

Pilates reformer machines are designed to create long and lean muscles and core strength by facilitating slow and deliberate movements. When used correctly and consistently, and combined with healthy eating habits, you can tone and strengthen your abdomen, upper and lower back, legs, hips, arms and shoulders.

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