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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Never Hit a Strength Plateau Again

How do you get out of a fitness rut? You have to continually ask more from your body to give your muscles the proper stimulus for continued growth.

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23 Must-Have Items for Working Out in the Cold

Once the leaves fall off the tree and the weather turns colder, tank tops and shorts no longer cut it on your outdoor runs. Time to upgrade your winter-workout wardrobe and add some hoodies and full-length leggings into the mix.

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Cardio Heart-Rate Zones

Cardio Heart-Rate Zones

Heart rate zones are based on your maximum heart rate. The higher your heart rate, the more intense your workout is.

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Cardio Exercises With a Pulled Hamstring

Is your hamstring injured? Train cardio with exercises that either don’t involve the legs or minimize hamstring use enough to prevent re-injury and avoid discomfort.

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How to Wear a Cardio Strap for Women

How to Wear a Cardio Strap for Women

Wear your heart rate monitor correctly to accurately gauge your heart rate during cardio exercise. Women should wear it right against their skin under their sports bra.

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7 Creepy Locker Room DON'Ts

There are very few places left in modern society where we voluntarily remove all of our clothing in front of perfect strangers without a second thought -- and then go on to sweat, bathe, rinse, dry and preen alongside them, sharing the same intimate facilities as if they were our own family members.

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What Is Moderate Intensity in Cardio Exercise?

When you don't feel like [going all out](https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/1010147-5-common-myths-highintensity-interval-training-hiit/) but don't want to phone in your workout, either, there's always [moderate-intensity cardio](https://www.livestrong.

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Basic Zumba Moves

Basic Zumba Moves

Taking the time to learn basic Zumba dance moves will help you learn the more complicated moves in class.

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Exercises for Aerobic Capacity

Increased aerobic capacity means having an easier time getting around. Whether it a flight of stairs or running after the kids, better aerobic capacity will make it a breeze. What can you do (and how much do you need to do it) for better aerobic capacity?

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Gym Workouts vs. Aerobics

It’s an important question for many people considering the best fitness program: Which is better, gym workouts or aerobics?

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Zumba vs. Treadmill

Zumba vs. Treadmill

Zumba classes and treadmill workouts are as similar as apples and oranges. Both have their advantages and disadvantages.

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P90X Stretch Exercises

P90X Stretch Exercises

The optional stretching program included with P90X includes 35 stretches for all the muscles of the body.

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