20-Minute Workouts

20-Minute Workouts

Diet & Fitness / Fitness

Finding the motivation to exercise regularly can be tough…but finding the time can be even more challenging. With jobs, kids and extra commitments, today’s world is a busier place than ever before. Sometimes, there really aren’t enough hours in the day. But you may be surprised to learn that with…

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Secrets of Strength Training

Secrets of Strength Training

Diet & Fitness / Fitness

Most people think of strength training as a great way to build muscle and increase strength, but there are many more benefits you may be less familiar with. Strength training involves placing a heavier load on a muscle to stimulate an increase in the number of muscle fibers, making the…

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Mind Your Manners at the Gym

Mind Your Manners at the Gym

Diet & Fitness / Fitness

by Matt Wysong Nobody wants to be a dumb bell when working out at their local gym. That is why remembering some basic fitness etiquette and following some simple rules is so important. Rule #1: Leave no trace evidence behind. Criminal investigators will always look for tiny bits of evidence…

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10 Reasons for Practicing Pilates

10 Reasons for Practicing Pilates

Diet & Fitness / Fitness

by Josie McKenlay Pilates is now the exercise of choice for many people because of its many benefits. Below are the top 10 benefits you can expect from a regular Pilates workout. Re-educating and realigning your body to prevent imbalances. This is particularly useful for sportsmen, for example. A tennis…

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Exercises for Great Posture

Exercises for Great Posture

Diet & Fitness / Fitness

by Ruth Belena “Stand up straight!” You’ve heard the command more times than you’d care to count. Well, take heart — mom does know best. There’s a lot to be said for having good posture. Good posture means standing up, or sitting upright, with muscles tight around your stomach and…

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Five Reasons Why You Should Deadlift

Five Reasons Why You Should Deadlift

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By David LaMartina After the squat, the deadlift is the most effective movement that you can do in the gym. Epitomizing the term “compound movement,” it uses nearly every muscle in your entire body, from your traps all the way down to your calves. Bodybuilders, competitive lifters, and many other…

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Best Exercise For Your Body Type

Best Exercise For Your Body Type

Diet & Fitness / Fitness

Working out without seeing any results? It could be you’re not doing the right kind of exercise for your body. By identifying and understanding your body type, you can devise an effective exercise program that works for you. Endomorphs, Ectomorphs and Mesomorphs Exercise science has identified three main categories of…

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