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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Floor Wipers Exercises

Floor Wipers Exercises

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Andrea Cespedes

The floor wiper is popular in advanced workout routines, but isn't for everyone. It's a difficult move that will build strength in the core.

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P90X Ab Exercises

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Andrea Cespedes

P90X, the popular DVD workout program, has its own ab workout that promises to get you a defined middle.

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Good Situps for Your Lower Abs

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Andrea Cespedes

Your lower abs are really just the bottom portion of the rectus abdominis muscle. Certain exercises will emphasize this area more than others.

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How to Train a Child for a 5K Run

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Andrea Cespedes

A 5K run is an exciting athletic challenge for a child. The distance is great enough to have to train well in order to compete but not so far as to be impossible for most kids. Parents need to be prepared to help a child who expresses interest in running this distance.

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How to Set Up a 1 Hour Yoga Class

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Andrea Cespedes

Structure a one-hour practice intelligently so it feels good in your body. Start with simple breath work and move on to more dynamic postures.

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Benefits of Kickboxing for Women

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Andrea Cespedes

Kickboxing provides for an overall cardiovascular workout that aids in weight loss. It also helps to tone the overall body through a series of punching, kicking and various other movements.

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Exercises to Make Your Back Stronger

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Andrea Cespedes

A strong back looks good in a tight tank, but also supports healthy posture and daily function. Work these muscles with resistance and body weight.

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Abdominal Stretching Exercises

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Andrea Cespedes

Stretch your abs after a workout to improve trunk movement and ward off soreness. Stretches both feel good and improve spinal flexibility.

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Captain's Chair Exercises

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Andrea Cespedes

The captain's chair is more effective in training your abs than the standard crunch. Learn a variety of ways to use the apparatus.

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Two-Week Training Plan for Running a 5K

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Andrea Cespedes

Running a 5K — 3.1 miles — can be a fun and rewarding experience, especially if it's your first time. But, even though this is the shortest distance for running races, it still requires adequate training and preparation. Depending on your level of fitness and your goal, the type of training plan you follow will vary.

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What Is Shakti Yoga?

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Andrea Cespedes

Yoga embraces several components of health and fitness, including flexibility, breathing techniques, core training, balance and strength. Shakti refers to divine energy and a Hindu goddess. The practice of Shakti yoga centers on the sun salutation pose, or Surya Namaskar.

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What Are the Benefits of Sirsasana Yoga?

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Andrea Cespedes

Turning upside-down can give you a new perspective on life and the courage to try something new. Those are just two of the many benefits of sirsasana, pronounced "sheer-SHA-sa-na," the yoga pose better known as a headstand.

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