Lift Like a Girl: Be More, Not Less
The most common complaint with the rear-foot-elevated split squat (other than it being a brutal exercise that can leave you waddling the day after): Feeling a straining sensation, or discomfort, in the hip flexor or quad of the elevated leg. The discomfort may likely be caused by three potential problems, all are thankfully easy to fix. Watch this quick video to fix your rear-foot-elevated …
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Do you have trouble squatting low enough? Would you like to squat deeper? Do squats just not feel quite right, like you can’t find your “groove” with the movement? Then try this fast and simple squat warm-up. https://youtu.be/ti5Lj4ldU4s Because there are numerous, elaborate, time-consuming warm-up drills available to assist in squatting lower, you may be tempted to think the …
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You can listen to this article. Use the player below, download the MP3, or use iTunes. Too many women have struggled, and depleted their sanity and happiness, from disliking their bodies and fighting the number on the scale. They’ve used exercise as punishment for overeating, to “fix” body parts they don’t like, to “earn” the right to eat dessert. And I have done all those things too. I have …
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You can listen to this article: Use the player below, download the MP3, or use iTunes. It began the moment gyms were forced to close their doors: People became concerned that they would lose the results they worked so hard to achieve since they could no longer adhere to their normal workout routine. Many don’t have the luxury of a home gym (those of us who do were, perhaps, more grateful …
You can listen to this article. Use the player below, download the MP3, or use iTunes. There are exceptions to every rule, this one included. If your life has been minimally affected by the Coronavirus pandemic, then you may be able to devote more effort, time, and attention on your fitness and nutrition regimen. If that’s the case, this article isn’t for you. But if you lost your job, you …
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Whether you prefer to work out at home, or it's the only option you have, this at-home workout guide has you covered. Below are resources you can turn to for your at-home workout needs; options vary based on the workout equipment you have available. Let's start with the option that doesn't require any equipment. Bodyweight-Only Workouts Don't have any exercise equipment at home? Then …
Yes, this 8-week suspension trainer program is free. No, you don't even have to give me your email address to access it. What Is The 8-Week Program? This is an 8-week strength training program that uses a suspension trainer. It is currently included with the REVAMP program as a free thank-you gift, but I want to make it available to everyone for the foreseeable future, since tons of people …
You can listen to this article. Use the player below, download the MP3, or use iTunes. What is a health or fitness goal you’re currently pursuing? Do you have a specific number of pounds you want to shed or waist circumference you want to reach? Are you working on running a 5k at a faster pace? Want to deadlift your bodyweight or working on getting your first bodyweight pull-up? Whether …
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