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training tips

Jan 26
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joint problems

How to Exercise with Joint Problems

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Exercise is often recommended by medical professionals as a way to reduce the pain associated with arthritis and other joint problems. Easier said than done, right? When your joints are on fire, getting off the couch to sweat to the oldies is not at the top of your want-to-do list. After all, it’s no secret that jumping around like a maniac to some dance fitness craze will only exacerbate your pain. The trick to reaping the rewards of exercise is to opt for exercises that engage the entire body while minimizing the impact on your joints.

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Aug 27
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training on sand

Fitness Tip of the Week: 3 Benefits of Training on Sand

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Ever walked on sand and thought, this is difficult? It’s the truth! Sand is definitely harder to walk on than a firm surface; it presents an even greater challenge with movements such as running or jumping. The good news: You’ll experience awesome benefits if you move your workout to this soft surface! Let’s go over three of the perks of sand so that the next time you’re at the beach or passing a playground you can kick off your shoes and hit the sand running. (Literally!)

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May 13
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strength training

Strength Training for Runners

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If you want to be a stronger and faster runner, you need to incorporate strength training into your exercise program, a fact that surprises most runners. Strength training for runners will not only improve your performance, it can forestall injuries that will sideline you from running. Add these strength training exercises to your routine to boost performance.

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Feb 24
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Strength Training For Weight Loss: Why It Works

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When it comes to losing weight, we’ve seen many of our clients dedicate the bulk of their gym time to cardiovascular exercise while often neglecting strength training. Maybe you feel that you don’t have the time to do your cardio and fit in strength training, maybe you avoid strength training because you don’t want to “bulk up” your muscles, or maybe you think that strength training won’t help you lose weight since it isn’t helping you to sweat off calories? Well, we’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Strength training is essential to losing weight, so if you’re serious about getting in shape, you’ll need to add it to your fitness routine. Learn how it helps you lose pounds.

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