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Stretches for Tight Quads

Stretches for Tight Quads

Published Oct,05 2017  |  By Kelsey Casselbury

Tight quads could be a result of overtraining or from being sedentary. Either way, stretches will help the tightness release.

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How to Slim Down Your Lower Body

How to Slim Down Your Lower Body

Published Oct,05 2017  |  By Jody Braverman

Eat less and exercise more -- that's how you'll slim down your lower body. Combine regular cardio and strength training with a healthy diet.

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Quad & Hamstring Stretches

Quad & Hamstring Stretches

Published Oct,05 2017  |  By Henry Halse

Stretch your quads and hamstrings to keep them loose and prevent injuries. You can stretch either after a workout or when you have down time.

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10 Workout Moves You're Probably Doing Wrong (And How to Fix Them)

Published Oct,04 2017  |  By Flo Elkins

You don’t have to hire a personal trainer to start a new exercise program, but it’s important to know that there's a science to each of your favorite strength-training moves. As a trainer, I see many people rely on their own knowledge make common mistakes.

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16 Life-Changing Lessons Learned Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro

Published Oct,04 2017  |  By Rachel Grice

No one goes through a life-changing experience like climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro without coming home with stories to tell. When 18 women started out on their journey, they had no idea how their climb would impact them -- physically, mentally and emotionally.

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10 No-Gym Plyometric Moves for Explosive Strength

Published Sep,27 2017  |  By Collette Stohler

Watch any sprinter explode off the starting line and you’re bound to be impressed by her toned glutes and chiseled legs as she blazes down the track to victory. The key training technique to such explosion, power and speed is plyometrics.

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12 Exercise Swaps to Help You Break Through a Plateau

Published Sep,25 2017  |  By Linda Melone

You know the routine: squats, lunges, leg curls, pushups, etc. You don’t realize you’re on autopilot until halfway through your workout when you find yourself checking your phone, oblivious to the person waiting for you to finish your set. Not only are you bored, but so are your muscles.

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21 Sit-Ups You Won't Totally Hate

Published Sep,22 2017  |  By Rachel Grice

Crunches and sit-ups can be monotonous, and they probably remind you of elementary-school gym class. But they don’t have to be so boring. There are plenty of variations you can incorporate into your strength-training routine that target the muscles that make up your abs.

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26 of the Best Places to Run in the World

Published Sep,20 2017  |  By Collette Stohler

When you’re plodding along on the treadmill, do you find yourself daydreaming of the sun-soaked beaches of California? Or does your mind drift to the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside? If you’ve caught the travel bug, you’re not alone.

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Online Athletic Training Degrees

Published Sep,13 2017  |  By Marnie Kunz

A degree in athletic training can lead to an exciting career, working with athletes to heal and prevent sports injuries. If you want to become an athletic trainer but you don't have the time or resources to attend classes in person, you can earn a degree online from the comfort of your home.

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