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Category: Exercise Programming
Three Kettlebell Swing Variations You Should Try
When it comes to kettlebell training the most popular exercise has got to be the 2 handed kettlebell swing. There are plenty of different variations…
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Looped Resistance Band Workouts: Going Handle-Free
There are lots of types of exercise bands on the market. The tubed variety with handles offer many options, but plenty can be done with…
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Can Pregnant Women Still Participate in Bootcamp Workouts
If you’re a Personal Trainer and you run Bootcamp-type workouts, chances are you have a greater percentage of women than men participating in your classes. It’s…
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Cardio Boxing Classes: The 4 x 4 x 4 x 4 Drill
In today’s blog, I want to cover one of my favorite boxing formats, The 4 x 4 x 4 x 4 drill. This workout not…
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The Best Hip Mobility Exercises for Bootcamp
Mobility is still a fitness buzz word, and specifically, attention to hip mobility has increased due to its relevance in almost every facet of exercise.…
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10 Best Exercises to Build a Better Squat
The squat is a true test of lower body strength. Any serious commercial, collegiate, professional, or home gym will have a squat rack and a…
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Glute Gains: A 15 Minute Workout For Stubborn Glutes
In today’s culture of overscheduling, overworking, and instant gratification, we’re always looking for ways to get a great workout in the least amount of time…but…
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5 Strategies to Improve Workouts for Our Fitness Clients
Just as we can become bored with our own workout programs, our clients can, too! It’s important to keep things fresh, fun, and innovative –…
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3 Novel Group Fitness Class Ideas to Shake Things Up
If you’re teaching freestyle group fitness classes, it’s easy to always fall back on familiar formats such as circuits, HIIT, and Tabata. These approaches are…
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The “Kettlebell 300”: Kettlebell Workout for Bootcamp
I’m a huge fan of using Kettlebells in Bootcamp type workouts. I’ve previously written a blog on the Kettlebell AMRAP, which is one of my…
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The Loaded Carry: Why Personal Trainers Should Program Them For Core Strength
It’s no surprise that as we age we naturally lose strength. As we age we lose power, balance, and stability which are also compromised. We…
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