The leg press exercise is a favored one for beginning lifters, given the ease of moving a lot of weight with minimal risk. Still, there…
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Exercise and Lymphedema
The circulatory system is made up of arteries, veins and the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system relies on the movement of muscles to circulate the…
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Scapular Retraction and Shoulder Rolls
Scapular retraction and shoulder rolls are a great way to improve posture and prepare a cancer survivor for an exercise routine. Have your client hold their…
READ MOREMotivate Through Music (While Not Always Playing Everyone’s Favorite Song)
A friend posted on Facebook this week that she’d gone to a fitness class and couldn’t believe it when MC Hammer’s “Too Legit to Quit”…
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Circuit Fitness For Your Family Holiday
Social Support is a major factor for adapting fitness habits successfully. It can make or break long-term commitment. Positive social support means you have people in your…
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Best Ways to Prepare for the NFPT Personal Trainer Exam
We have a lot of serious personal trainer talent coming our way. Unfortunately, sometimes it is only potential talent because it is not being put to…
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Emphasis This movement is very effective in isolating the muscles in the front of your upper leg (quadriceps). Starting Position Sit on the seat with…
READ MOREU.S. Adults Getting Wider around the Middle
The paunch. The front porch. The beer belly. Call it what you will, but the rate of occurrence of abdominal obesity in U.S. adults appears…
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Emphasis This movement is very effective in isolating the muscles in the back of your upper leg (hamstrings). Starting Position Sit on the seat with…
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This can be tricky because there are a few factors to consider when figuring the frequency to apply lube to your bike chain. We all…
READ MORE10 Things Your Personal Trainer Would Like You To Know
Ever wished you could be a fly-on-the-wall in your personal trainer’s office? Some personal trainers keep certain things to themselves, so not to rock the…
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Use Your Step Counter App
Do you have one of those nifty step counter apps? Do you pay attention to it? Do you set a daily goal? If not, maybe…
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