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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What Is a Realistic BMI for Someone Athletic?

Published Nov,30 2017  |  By Michelle Matte

When the long hours you spend in training pay off with low body fat and toned sculpted muscles, you feel pretty good about yourself. That is, until you [assess your body mass index](https://www.livestrong.com/tools/body-mass-calculator/), or BMI.

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15 Proven Strategies to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

Published Nov,28 2017  |  By Sara Schapmann

It’s the season for revelry and cheer! But with beckoning desserts and snacks around every corner, it’s easy for healthy eating habits to get lost in the shuffle. Pair that with cooling temps and hectic holiday schedules, and exercise plans often take a hit, too.

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List of Water Aerobic Exercises

Published Nov,28 2017  |  By Tim Petrie

Exercising in the swimming pool is a great way to get an aerobic workout while minimizing the pressure placed on your body's joints.

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Home Workout to Lose 10 Pounds

Published Nov,28 2017  |  By Sara Lindberg

If you’re looking to improve your health and lose a few pounds without battling the crowds at the gym, then you might want to try an at-home exercise program.

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Cardio Exercises Without Running

Published Nov,28 2017  |  By Martin Booe

Low-impact exercises such as swimming, cycling and other activities can provide the same aerobic benefit as running without the wear and tear of running.

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How to Build Leg Stamina

Published Nov,28 2017  |  By Lauren Bedosky

Lower-body stamina is a key skill needed for a variety of different sports. Luckily, you can easily build endurance through both cardio and strength training.

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Cardio Exercise When Sick

Published Nov,28 2017  |  By Jody Braverman

Some light exercise is OK when you have a cold. If you have flu symtpms or bronchitis, it's best to take some time off.

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A List of P90X Workouts

Published Nov,28 2017  |  By Henry Halse

P90X has 12 different workouts, which are meant to be cycled as time goes on to prevent an exercise plateu.

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Lat Exercises at Home

Published Nov,28 2017  |  By Andrea Cespedes

Lat exercises are typically performed using gym equipment, but they don't have to be. Train these broad muscles of your back at home.

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18 Tips to Kickstart a Morning Workout Routine

Published Nov,22 2017  |  By Rachel Grice

You can make 1,000 excuses for why you don’t want to work out in the morning. Your bed is too comfy; you’re too tired from the day before; you only need five more minutes of sleep; it’s too cold outside; it’s too hot outside. And the list goes on. Enough!

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How to Improve Joint Strength

Published Nov,22 2017  |  By Kim Nunley

While joints don’t possess strength themselves, like muscles do, you can improve joint health and joint stability by exercising and strengthening the muscles that surround the joints.

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How Many Times a Week Should I Train My Legs?

Published Nov,22 2017  |  By Heather Hitchcock

Because your legs contain some of the largest muscle groups in your body, training them can be energy-intensive and challenging. You need to stimulate the muscles to help them grow, but training them too much can be counterproductive, as that doesn't give them time to rest, repair and rebuild.

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