Category: Fitness Tips
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8 Steps to Start and Maintain a Fitness Routine
A fitness routine can look differently for every individual. It can be anything from an hour in the gym several days per week, a consistent schedule of your favorite Group Fitness Classes, or even micro …
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How Exercise Can Help Improve Your Posture
If the word posture brings back memories of your elementary school teacher’s voice telling you not to slouch and to “sit up straight,” know that they really were looking out for your health. The average …
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Low on Time? Try a Micro Workout
Even a perfectly planned workout schedule can have its hiccups occasionally. We’ve all been there at times…a meeting runs too long at work, the morning didn’t go as planned thanks to the kids being kids, …
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Rest Day vs. Active Recovery: What’s the Difference?
You’ve heard about the importance of having a regular workout routine. Establishing an exercise schedule helps you plan out your workouts in advance and helps keep you motivated to continue working on your fitness goals. …
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Dumbbells vs. Kettlebells: How to Vary Your Workout
When you visit the gym, you likely have a set amount of time to get in, complete your workout, and get back to your busy schedule. The variety of strength training machines, free weights, functional …
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Why Variety in Your Workout May Be the Key to Success
Whether you’re working out regularly or just getting started into a fitness routine, it can be difficult to stay motivated. Going to the gym and doing the same exercises each week can start to feel …
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30-Minute Lunch Break Workout
Whether you’re a gym regular, just beginning to hit the gym, or simply considering starting a workout plan, the ability to vary your exercise routine and length is an important consideration. Some days, it’s easy …
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Isolation vs. Compound Workouts – What Type of Exercises Should I be Doing at the Gym?
When you hit the gym, you want to do the best workout possible, but what does that workout include? You may have heard fellow exercisers mention compound and isolation exercises. What’s the difference between these …
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How Many Sets & Reps Should You Do During a Workout
What Are Reps and Sets in a Workout? Spend any amount of time at the gym, and you are bound to hear the terms “reps” and “sets” thrown around with high frequency. What are reps and …
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Top 8 Treadmill Workouts for Any Level of Exerciser
Let’s be honest, the treadmill has a bit of an old-school reputation. It can be easy to overlook the row of treadmills in the cardio section of the gym. However, there’s a reason the treadmill …