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Without even standing up, I can spot seven water bottles on my desk right now. Maybe I’m extreme, but I think it’s fair to say that water bottles are the type of gear that seems to multiply. You get one free for signing up at a gym, you buy a fancy BPA-free one, you buy …
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Better posture, fewer injuries and a stronger upper body…there are so many reasons why we love this back-toning move. Here’s how to do the reverse fly with correct form. Hands up if you sit at a desk for the majority of the day. Hands up again if you feel hunched and generally slouched when you …
Suzanne Baum speaks to TV presenter Andrea McLean about the benefits of exercising during menopause. As World Menopause Month kicks off this weekend (October 1), Suzanne Baum speaks to TV presenter, author, life coach and businesswoman Andrea McLean, 52, about the benefits of exercising during menopause… You have been speaking about the menopause for years, …
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Don’t suffer with muscle soreness after a hard workout! Aromatic essential oils might be all you need to speed up your post-workout recovery and soothe muscle soreness… There comes a time in every fit girl’s training plan when DOMS (or delayed onset muscle soreness) sets in. Perhaps you’re back at it after a bit of …
One week into training for an epic mountain trail run, I felt a tell-tale pain in my lower legs. Sure enough it was the dreaded shin splints. I was so amped to get ready for the 17-mile feat and so proud of myself for following my plan, but I had gone out too hard and …
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As someone who goes to the gym regularly, I’m not one to think about muscle recovery often. I go to the gym, complete my exercises, and leave without giving a second thought to how muscle tightness might impact me. However, all of that changed when I was introduced to this percussion massage gun: Renpho Active …
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When Emily Young, L.C.S.W.-C., first earned her personal training certification back in 2018, she quickly noticed that the traditional approach to fitness — prescribing specific workouts and sticking with a set-in-stone program — simply wasn’t working for many of her clients. Some folks disclosed their history of mental illness, and, thanks to her training as …
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Trust me when I say this, but your glutes are working O.V.E.R.T.I.M.E. Seriously. No matter what you’re doing, odds are your butt muscles are involved. The glutes are one of the biggest muscles in the body. They contribute to your overall strength, and they help you sit, stand, run, walk, jump, and hike, says Kehinde …
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The cooler temps, bright colorful leaves, spicy scents-autumn is arguably the best time to be a runner. And judging by the packed trails, we’re not alone in this viewpoint. This time of year, we always find ourselves sharing the trails with these 11 types of runners. The Ones Who Are Over-Prepared for the Weather They …
Inspired to develop strong arms a la Natalie Portman and Tessa Thompson? Well, you clicked on the right article. Arm exercises can get super repetitive (and *yawn* boring) if you’ve been doing the same ones for a while. Or, if you haven’t been noticing the results you want, it’s definitely time to switch up your …
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