Most people have felt pain or stiffness in the lower back at some point. Many know the feeling of tension and tightness in the neck and…
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Is it better to Hit the Elliptical – or Hit the Pavement?
Walking and using the elliptical machine are often both used as part of general fitness programs. While they are very alike in many respects, it’s…
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Do the Math. Do the Work. Lose the Weight.
When the ounces don’t add up to pounds as fast as someone in a weight loss program might like (or expect), looking at calories consumed vs.…
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Using Compound Movements
Compound exercises are multi-joint movements that work several muscles or muscle groups at a time. For a healthy athlete or anyone who is trying to…
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Personal trainers need to be well-rounded and well versed in a variety of exercises. Every trainer should know how to train someone by means of…
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For the Fat Loss Client, Low Intensity a Way to Go
Many people who turn to exercise to lose fat do so with a burst of enthusiasm that tapers off rapidly when results are not as…
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It Takes More Than Muscle to Retain Clients
By Cathleen Kronemer, NSCA-CPT, Certified Health Coach To quote those dynamic, quirky, yet somehow unforgettable Spice Girls, “Oh, tell me what you want, what you…
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Exercising the Whole Body
Paying more attention to the “showier” muscles of the upper body has been a fairly common, if inherently unbalanced, view of resistance exercise. The muscles…
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Keep on Moving (to Keep on Moving)
Science has long found a number of strong links between the amount we exercise and the benefits to our health. More recently, researchers have been looking…
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