Lift Like a Girl: Be More, Not Less
I have a confession, and I'm ready to share it with you. Hello. My name is Nia Shanks and I, am a very fast eater. Sometimes I eat so fast it's comparable to a rottweiler scarfing down its dinner. Let that mental image sink in for a moment. (Aren't you glad you're reading this article?) For as long as I can recall I've always eaten quickly, so I made it a goal a couple of years ago to . . …
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Want to do bodyweight pull-ups but haven't quite got there? Currently at a sticking point with your training and not progressing as quickly as you'd like? Let's change that. Band assisted pull-ups are one of my favorite exercises for progressing to unassisted bodyweight pull-ups. Unfortunately, many trainees are not getting the greatest reward possible from this seemingly simple exercise. …
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"Become the strongest, most awesome version of yourself." "Train to be awesome." "Live an awesome life." These are all phrases I say frequently, and it clearly demonstrates that I need to expand my vocabulary. But, nonetheless, today's post is all about discovering your level of awesomeness. So . . . Are you awesome? Let's see how you measure up. Which of these statements best describes …
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I have a confession. During the week my breakfasts have one major requirement - they must be super simple to prepare. I don't mind taking the time to cook a delicious meal, but during the week I demand something fast and easy. Well, actually, I have two major requirements and the second is that is must taste good. This four ingredient oatmeal French toast-cake fits the bill perfectly AND it's …
Want to get stronger? Want to boost fat loss? Want to build some muscle? Want to improve your conditioning? Want a crazy physical and mental challenge? If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, then you may want to include some high rep squats in your strength training program. It doesn't really matter what goal you have - high rep squats can help you get there. Truth be told, I have …
On Lift Like a Girl you commonly see phrases such as: Sane and simple Achieve more with less Maximum results in minimum time So it should come as no surprise that I love minimalism, especially in regards to health and fitness. That's why I'm very happy to announce the release of the newest Lift Like a Girl strength training program, 3x3x3. If you too prefer the minimalist approach when it …
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Strength training can be a bit overwhelming at times. After all, you want to do everything correctly so you get the best results possible in the least amount of time. So you look for: The best strength training program The best workout split (e.g. total body or upper/lower) The best set and rep range The best upper body and lower body exercises How long to rest between sets and …
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Any sentence that begins with "Real women ..." is usually full of crap. The world of health and fitness can be degrading and quite puzzling at times. We're bombarded with pictures of what health and fitness is "supposed to look like," depending on the particular resource, as if fitness is portrayed by a specific body shape, size, or appearance. If we don't fit that image we beat ourselves up …
