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Workout Program

One Powerful Tip for Better Workouts and More Results

September 10, 2014 by Nia Shanks

Handstand push-up

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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The 3 Step Process to Achieve ALL of Your Fitness Goals

August 26, 2014 by Nia Shanks

Easy as 1 2 3

No, this is not a joke. You can achieve any of your health and fitness goals by following this simple three step process. Whether you want to: Lose fat Get stronger Sculpt some sexy muscle Or just improve your overall health . . . and anything in between, you can do it by following this three step process. The 3 Step Process to Achieve ALL of Your Fitness Goals WARNING: what you're about …

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4 Advantages of Dumbbell Exercises and Why You Should Use Them (And 3 Disadvantages)

June 9, 2014 by Nia Shanks

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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Two Day Per Week Strength Training Program

May 30, 2014 by Nia Shanks

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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The “I Don’t Want to Work Out But I Know I Need to” Workout Solution

April 30, 2014 by Nia Shanks

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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Get Stronger with the 54321 Method

April 10, 2014 by Nia Shanks

Get strong. Then get stronger. Those are goals you can never go wrong with. There are so many benefits to having a pure strength building focus with your workouts. For one, they're fun! When you focus entirely on doing a little better than you did the last workout and gradually strive to add more weight to the bar, you'll likely look forward to each and every session. This means you'll …

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Intuitive Strength Training: What It Is, Why It’s Awesome, and How It Can Help You Achieve Better Results

March 4, 2014 by Nia Shanks

Intuitive Strength Training

There's a good chance you read the title Intuitive Strength Training and wondered, "What the heck is that?". You're about to find out what it is and why, perhaps, you should give it a try. We'll bring this to life with some examples: "My back just doesn't feel awesome today, so instead of deadlifts I'll do some single leg work and back extensions." "Oh my damn! I feel amazing today and the …

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Why You Should Abandon Your Initial New Year Resolution (And What to do Instead)

December 31, 2013 by Nia Shanks

The New Year is quickly approaching. And you know what that means — New Year Resolutions! This is the year to accomplish big things, and it's definitely going to be the year you reach all of your health and physique goals. Yep. You're going to start eating better, dropping body fat, and building a great looking body you'll absolutely love. The truth is, many people approach their health and …

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