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With the newly developed Moore-Trainer (M-T) resistance bands, not only can you cut your training time in half and accelerate your results, but incorporating them into your drills and circuits will enhance your stamina, power and speed and increase your agility and quickness skills. Training with these bands will take ...
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As children, many of us dreamt of becoming actors, acrobats or professional athletes. We then settled on occupations that were, well, a bit better suited to our strengths. There is, however, a select group of people who managed to take not only one, but all three of those career paths ...
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Here are some great reasons to try tennis! 1. Get Your Cardio: Tennis will help you burn fat, sizzle calories (up to 600 in 45 minutes) and improve your cardiovascular fitness through the use of all the movements you have to incorporate to play the game. 2. HIIT Me Baby One More ...
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Here is a fun 30-minute cardio workout from fitness model Jaime Michelle. Get out of the gym, get on the court and boost your playing power while you're at it! Like many of you, I am not a huge fan of cardio workouts that include being indoors on the treadmill, elliptical, ...
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Although my legs are not judged directly in my Men’s Physique competitions, that doesn’t mean I don’t train them. Your legs house some of the largest muscle groups found in your body. In the same regard, you should strive for balance and symmetry across your entire physique, legs included. I ...
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MS&F April's cover model, Alicia Coates, adds CrossFit into her training schedule to keep her in tip top shape. Here are her reasons to CrossFit. 1. Variety: When I think of CrossFit, I think of changing up my routine. Training for my figure competitions typically focuses on specific muscle groups, and ...
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I know very well how hard it can be to get the mental strength necessary to get your body back after pregnancy. Pregnancy is an amazing and wonderful process, but also one that changes the actual bio-chemistry of our bodies ultimately forever. After reaching close to 200 pounds with ...
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“Wait until you have kids!” That was a regular remark I heard often from overweight mothers in my younger years at the gym. It not only bugged me, but it made me vigilant to become a fit mother one day. Like most expectant mothers, I feared weight gain, stretch marks, ...
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Success begins when you start taking accountability for the choices you make in your life. You’re not blaming work for lack of time, money for lack of resources or parents for lack of genetics. You are taking responsibility for your actions, and as a result, taking control over your destiny.
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When it comes to upper body training, building a solid chest is considered to be the foundation or starting point for many workout plans. So much so that informally, Mondays have become recognized as “International Chest Day” because it is the day most gym-goers select to train their chest. Nevertheless, ...
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The word “exercise” conjures up different images for different people. Some envision themselves on the gym floor lifting heavy weights while others prefer long, solitary runs. Finally, there are those people who prefer a tranquil yoga setting as a means to achieve their fitness goals. According to Webster’s dictionary, the ...
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For some of us, the thought of slogging away on a treadmill at the gym has long ago lost its luster. Sure you want to burn off that morning pastry or splurge after work on a lager, but there must be some alternatives. “I personally don’t have a lot of ...
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Plenty of winter travelers are looking to escape the frigid weather with a trip to warmer climates. But there’s something to be said for finding a snowy hot spot and bundling up for an outdoor adventure. Whether you’re exploring a pristine alpine wilderness on snowmobile, shooting down a glacier on ...
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Napolean Hill once famously said, “What the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” Success begins with the mind and manifests within the physical world. If you constantly say, “I’m fat,” “I’m tired,” “I’m not good enough” or “I’m a failure” – then according to Hill, you ...
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Although our arms are one of the smallest muscle groups in the body, we use them in almost every daily activity. From driving our cars to carrying groceries, our arms have a direct impact on our interaction with the world. However, when it comes to growing our “guns,” all who ...
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