Dumbbells are great tools to have in your strength training arsenal. They allow for a lot of variety with your workouts, and they even have some significant advantages compared to barbells. Before we get into the article, please note that I’m not claiming that dumbbells are the best workout tool and that they’re superior to any other piece of equipment, be it barbells, kettlebells, or anything …
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NEW Lift Like a Girl Tutorial – Workouts, Exercise Demos, and Techniques in One Convenient Location
I'm excited to announce the newest Lift Like a Girl Tutorial. This one has been a long time coming and it's awesome because it includes: Sample workout programs Exercises and demonstration videos Workout techniques for losing fat, getting stronger, and building muscle And much more And it's all in one convenient spot so you don't have to waste time searching. The Tutorial will also get …
Lift Like a Girl TV – Marianne Kane
Today debuts the second episode of Lift Like a Girl TV, and I'm pleased to say it's with my very good friend, Marianne Kane. Here are some of the highlights from this episode of Lift Like a Girl TV: How to blend training purely for aesthetics and other, perhaps more motivating, goals Why sometimes we must battle our own egos and priority our goals Tricks for shifting your perspective to get …
Two Day Per Week Strength Training Program
I know what you're probably thinking: how can I get great results from only working out two days per week? The simple answer: as long as you follow a good program (as provided in this article), work hard, and improve your performance consistently, you can get great results. In fact, you may be surprised by how much you can achieve from strength training two days per week. After …
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4 Delicious Slow Cooker Recipes and 3 Reasons Why It’s the Best Kitchen Tool Ever
I absolutely love my slow cooker. If my house was on fire I'd run back in for this thing once I made sure my better-half, dogs, and computer were safely outside. Okay, so maybe I wouldn't go that far, but needless so say the crock pot is my favorite kitchen tool. Here are some indisputable reasons to prove it: (I dare you to try to argue against these). …
Let Go: How to Get Rid of Anxiety Caused by Health and Fitness (And Why It Will Help Achieve Better Results)
I would feel great. Things would be going well. But then, I would start over-thinking and over-analyzing everything and the stress and anxiety would return. The stress would swell up within me and it felt as if a violent tornado swept across my brain; damaging, destroying, and uprooting everything in its path. Once it’s gone and the dust settles, everything is in shambles and the only thing left …
5 Reasons Women Should Strength Train That are WAY Better than just Building a Great Looking Body
As a loyal Girl Lifter (or, if you prefer, Lift Like a Girl-er, but that sounds horrible) you’re no stranger to the incredible benefits of strength training. You know that consistent, progressive strength training is a fun and efficient way to build a great looking body. And we all want a body that we love and looks great in (and out of — wink wink) our clothes. But, and here’s the really …
The “I Don’t Want to Work Out But I Know I Need to” Workout Solution
Some people never get bored with strength training or working out. Week after week, and year after year, they can keep on doing the same thing without burning out or getting bored. As much as I love getting stronger, lifting weights, and challenging myself in my home gym, I go through spurts where I just — don't want to work out. I'm bored by strength training or simply don't enjoy it. I'm …
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