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A BODYPUMP Class is Perfect for You If…

…you’ve never weight-trained before. If you’ve never lifted weights, the Les Mills BODYPUMP is an ideal place to start a strength and conditioning routine. The moves are repetitive, so you have time to concentrate on ...
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Maximizing Your Time in the Gym: Quick Workouts That Deliver Results

We all know time is a precious commodity that we seem to never have enough of. The demands of our work, social, family, and personal life are all important priorities that we need to juggle ...
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Unmotivated? Have an Attitude of Gratitude

The key to consistency is simply to change your mindset in how you view it. “Ugh I have to go to the gym, I don’t feel like it. I’m feeling unmotivated today.” Versus “I get ...
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Glute Training: Why Is It Important?

Did you know the glutes are made up of three different muscles? The gluteus maximus (which also happens to be the largest muscle in the body), gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus make up the gluteal ...
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Why Recovery is So Important After a Workout

The process of building strength and endurance is a never-ending cycle of exercise and recovery. While exercise is the key ingredient, most people don’t realize that recovery is just as essential. In order to achieve ...
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Applying Olympian Discipline to Your Personal Fitness Journey

As the 2024 Olympic Games get underway, we are all reminded of the real possibilities of human athletic performance. While most people are not Olympians, the principles that guided them to these incredible feats of ...
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5-Step Warm Up to Prevent Injuries During Workouts

Did you know that warming up your muscles and joints before working out can prevent your body from being at risk of injury? By taking a moment to transition your mind and body into your ...
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The Best Exercises to Relieve Back Pain

A natural response to back pain is to avoid strenuous activity and rest. This is far from the truth. While resting for a day or two after the onset of back pain or injury may ...
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5 Swimming Exercises You Can Do During Summer

Swimming is a great way to relax and wash off the heat during summer. It’s also a great form of exercise since it works your entire body and cardiovascular system. Rather than spending a warm ...
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How to Reward Yourself After a Tough Workout

A tough workout deserves recognition and reward. Often, when you’ve pushed through and accomplished something new, whether that means reaching a new goal or simply getting through a tougher workout than you could just a ...
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Water Aerobics: What You Need to Know

Aerobic exercise is an important component of holistic health. Your doctor probably reminds you often that a healthy heart is one that can work hard, and that’s exactly what aerobic exercise trains your body to ...
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7 Ways to Burn Calories in the Winter

You don’t have to spend winter cooped up inside eating cookies—at least not all the time. Though the weather may be colder and it’s not the beach season, there are still numerous ways to stay ...
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