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.

Should You Stretch a Pulled Hamstring?

Should You Stretch a Pulled Hamstring?

A pulled or strained hamstring can put a big damper on your exercise routine. If you're trying to get back to your workout as quickly as possible, it's not a good idea to stretch it right away.

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Dead Butt Syndrome Exercises

Dead Butt Syndrome Exercises

Strong glutes should power you through workouts and protect you from pain. But, it's all too common for the muscles to turn off, leaving you with a dead butt.

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How to Build Leg Muscles for Women

Squats, deadlifts and hip raises are some of the top exercises for building leg strength. Learn the technique and add them to your routine.

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Top 9 Hamstring Exercises With No Weights

The hamstring is a [group of three muscles](http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00408) that extends across the back of the thigh and moves the leg forward and backward.

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10 Popular Exercises That Can Hurt Your Back

Back pain is a big problem for many people: According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, 75 to 85 percent of Americans will experience back pain during their lifetimes. Many cases are because of stress and strain, says as Gunnar Andersson, M.D.

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How to Avoid Back Injuries While Using a Leg Press Machine

How to Avoid Back Injuries While Using a Leg Press Machine

The leg press is an essential part of a fitness regimen, especially if you have any interest in developing your legs or lower body muscles. While this resistance machine offers a lot of benefits, it poses potential danger if stability is not maintained throughout the workout.

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A Fat-Blasting Jump Rope Workout You Can Travel With

Between balancing work, play and travel, how are you supposed to find time to work out? But it’s not as hard as you might think: Just five minutes of exercise outside is shown to greatly increase self-esteem and mood. Don’t stress over what type of exercise is best.

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9 Sandbag Moves That Will Get You Shredded

With a single piece of equipment, you can re-create the benefits of an entire gym in a very small area and still get a full-body workout. All you need is a sandbag. The goal of sandbag training is to work more muscles at once and teach the body to move more efficiently.

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Dynamic Back Stretches

Dynamic stretching for your back should involve rotational movements and forwards and backward bending.

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