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12 Ways to Alter Exercises for More Workout Variety

February 24, 2015 by Nia Shanks

12 ways to alter exercises

This is a guest post from Jon Goodman, author of Ignite the Fire. He shares 12 awesome ways you can change practically any exercise (beyond just changing how many sets and reps you perform). Refer to these if you want to change up your workout routine or simply want to experiment with some new methods. Conventional thinking is that the only way to alter an exercise is by changing the weight, …

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For Transforming Your Body or Changing Your Life, Perspective is Your Greatest Tool

July 17, 2014 by Nia Shanks

Perception

The following is a guest post from my friend and phenomenal life coach: the wonderful Jill Coleman. She's going to reveal and explain why perspective is your greatest tool. Whether you want to lose fat, build a better body, or change your life - it's all about perspective. This is powerful stuff and Jill is a Jedi Master when it comes to mindset. Enjoy! Hello readers of Lift Like a Girl! Today …

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Stay Lean Without Tracking Your Calories or Macros in 4 Easy Steps

April 8, 2014 by Nia Shanks

This is a guest post from Armi Legge of EvidenceMagazine.com. I rarely discuss counting calories or macros, so this article is a great place to start for people who currently track their calories/macros and want some easy steps to gradually stop doing so, or to make the process much easier. You want to be lean. Maybe you’re not obsessed with your appearance, but you want that athletic look that …

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Spot Reduction – Myth or Truth?

September 10, 2013 by Nia Shanks

Today's article is a guest post courtesy of Sol Orwell of Examine.com. He and his crew have been researching supplementation and nutrition for the past 2.5 years and have been provided some of the best information on those topics. I had the pleasure of meeting Sol at this year's Fitness Summit, and I have to say he's an incredibly smart, genuine, passionate, and crazy smart guy. I asked him to …

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Strong is the New Beautiful, Disordered is the New Diet

August 21, 2013 by Nia Shanks

This article is a guest post from the one and only Leigh Peele. I could provide a lengthy introduction, but this article is amazing. Just start reading. Oh, but I will state that Leigh just released her newest book, Starve Mode. I had the privilege of reading it before the release and I will state that it's an incredible resource for those who enjoy no nonsense nutrition information. She covers …

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5 Extreme Bodyweight Strength Exercises

July 31, 2013 by Nia Shanks

I'm super excited to share this great guest post with you courtesy of Al Kavadlo the author of Pushing the Limits! Total Body Strength with No Equipment and Raising the Bar: The Definitive Guide to Bar Calisthenics. In this article he's going to share 5 advanced bodyweight strength exercises. If these are too advanced for you right now, then check out progressions for hip thrusts, pistols, …

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Stress and Damage Caused by Dieting, and How to Get on the Path to Recovery

May 9, 2013 by Nia Shanks

This article is a guest post courtesy of Elizabeth Walling. She discusses the physical and mental stress of dieting, warning signs of chronically high stress hormones, and how to get on the fast track to recovery from getting over dieting and potential metabolic damage. Enjoy! We’re often given the impression by the diet industry and mainstream media that dieting and metabolic health go …

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Beautiful Badass Workout Finishers (Guest Post)

January 10, 2013 by Nia Shanks

Howdy, y'all! I posted a guest article from my friend, Mike Whitfield -- The Ultimate Workout Grand Finale -- a while back. Apparently y'all really enjoyed his workout finishers, so I asked him to share some more. This time, they are specifically "Beautiful Badass Workout Finishers". Sweet.  Enjoy! Hey, I’m Mike Whitfield and I used to be a whole lotta’ man (that’s the politically correct way of …

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