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Top 10 Karate Uniforms

Published Apr,24 2018  |  By Susan Peterson

A gi earns a reputation for quality if it is durable, crisp but not irritatingly stiff, truly white and not slightly yellow.

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How Women Over 40 Can Lose 10 Pounds Quickly

Published Apr,24 2018  |  By Andrea Cespedes

Once you reach age 40, you, as a woman, may feel the odds are stacked against you when it comes to weight loss. You can lose weight, but it may take a bit more effort than it did in your 20s.

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How to Get a V-Cut Stomach

Published Apr,24 2018  |  By Frank Yemi

A v-cut stomach requires two components: A low body-fat and well-developed, muscular abs. Here's how to reveal a v-cut stomach.

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A Pilates Instructor's Secrets to Long, Lean Legs

Published Apr,23 2018  |  By Andrea Speir

As someone who is 5'4" (but acts like she is 6'!), you won't be surprised to hear that lengthening and sculpting my legs is a focus in my own daily Pilates workouts. I have a few favorite go-to exercises that have incredible results.

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11 Must-Try Slideboard Exercises for More Muscle

Published Apr,23 2018  |  By Kyle Arsenault

If you’re a frequent gym-goer, you’re likely very familiar with barbells, dumbbells and pull-up bars. You may even have found yourself utilizing suspension systems (TRX), kettlebells, resistance bands or perhaps battle ropes and sleds.

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Decline Crunches vs. Decline Sit-Ups

Published Apr,23 2018  |  By Bethany Kochan

You can increase the challenge by doing sit-ups and crunches on a decline bench, but you need to know what you're working so you can make the best choice.

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The "Burn Fat Faster" Workout

Published Apr,20 2018  |  By Patrick Striet

Some people love cardio -- spinning classes, long-distance runs or spending big blocks of time on the elliptical. The rest of us just want to burn body fat as quickly as possible. If that sounds like you, there’s a solution: Metabolic conditioning complexes.

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What's a Good Gym Routine?

Published Apr,20 2018  |  By Tina Pashley

Adults should perform a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise every week along with at least two full-body strengthening workouts to maintain their weight.

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Full-Body Gym Workout for Men

Published Apr,20 2018  |  By Paula Quinene

By maintaining a weight training routine at the gym, even if it is only two days per week, you decrease your rate of tissue loss during the particularly challenging times of the year.

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How to Get Started With Weightlifting

Published Apr,19 2018  |  By Jody Braverman

If your weightlifting experience is limited to carrying heavy grocery bags from your car to the front door, listen up! In addition to sculpting the toned bodies you see in magazines, resistance training can significantly enhance your physical and mental health. But starting a program can be intimidating and expensive.

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Top 10 Kickboxing Gloves

Published Apr,19 2018  |  By Joseph McAllister

Choosing the right kickboxing glove is an individual matter. Start with some of the best known brands and try a few to see which suits you best.

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