You’ve decided it’s time to get healthy, start working out, lose some fat and tone your muscles. But where do you start? You decide to check online to find a video with a “CrossFitter” who lifts crazy amounts of weight, looking super strong, that you’re pretty sure those powerlifting moves would break your lower back! […]
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you going crazy trying to #stayhome during this COVID-19 crisis? Are you craving to be free and go back to normal? Here’s how to manage the boundaries to better your health
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What do you do when you can’t get to the gym, can’t afford a membership, or are forced to figure out how to workout at home – such as in the immediate case of the 2020 COVID-19 crisis when you’re just allowed to briefly leave home?! In this article, I will give you 17 pieces of equipment I recommend for setting up your own home gym, in the following format.
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Truth be told, I didn’t used to understand the use of trekking poles, unless it was someone older who needed the stability, or for the really hard core hikers going days at a time. I’m big on building strong legs and most of the time my husband and I prefer to run trails rather than walk. So I was skeptical of using poles since my legs, and hands when needed, seemed to work just fine. I never want to “cheat” a good, hard effort. However, I was wrong. Turns out, hiking poles, trekking poles, hiking sticks, walking poles are awesome whatever name they go by!
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What is a medicine ball, and what muscles does it work? A medicine ball is a weighted ball, originally created for physical therapy and rehab purposes as well as for gaining strength. They are still used for those reasons, as well as for a variety of functional exercises to improve mobility, muscle tone, power, and agility. […]
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Work starts early, your morning is rushed, and by the end of a long day and frustrating commute, you’re stomach is growling and you’re too exhausted to hit the gym. You want to get fit, but when are you supposed to find time for a workout?! Lunchtime may be the best time for you to […]
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Are you bored at the gym or not seeing progress in your strength and endurance? Workouts can get dull when you do the same thing over and over, especially if you’re not seeing your body change or fitness improve as quickly as you’d like. That’s why Fit Tip #21 is: Go For Time, Not Reps […]
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If I had to pick just one piece of equipment to use for regular workouts, it would probably be a kettlebell. Sure, you can do many of the same exercises with dumbbells, but many that are specific to the “bell”. Some just feel much smoother and functional than other types of weights and will challenge […]
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