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Exercise Can Help Improve Mobility in Arthritis Sufferers

Posted on May 19, 2011 by dteter

Are you suffering from arthritis? Conventional wisdom is that there is little that can be done to reverse the effects of the sometimes crippling condition. Thus, most doctors focus primarily on treating the symptoms through medications and painkillers. There is … Continue reading →

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Rubberlates Exercise: Warrior 3 Kickbacks

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Margot

In pilates and yoga, there is always the next step. If you have mastered balancing with a block, try removing the block. If you have mastered the move with two hands on the ground, try removing one. Rubberbanditz are great … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year – And how to spend the first day

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Margot

Happy New Year from all of us at Rubberbanditz! Hope you had a fun night and are rolling about of bed a little late ready to start your new year right – the healthy way. Might we recommend throwing some … Continue reading →

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Festive Exercise: Squat Skier

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Margot

The weather is finally getting cold here in North Carolina – even a chance of flurries tonight – so it’s time to make our exercise routines festive. No, we don’t mean wearing a Santa hat to the gym; we mean … Continue reading →

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Circuit Training: What is it, anyways?

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Margot

Circuit training is designed to work you in all five of the main fitness categories: aerobic fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. When you circuit train, you want to focus on high intensity for the whole routine. … Continue reading →

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Exercise Video: Lower Body Band Workout

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Margot

Ready to get your legs working? Grab your bands and follow along in real time! For this video you will need: one band, one padded ankle grip, door strap, one carabiner, object for balance (optional) Workout Guide Abductor adductor Glute … Continue reading →

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Design Your Own Workout: Core Exercises

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Margot

It’s hard to believe it, but we are to the last muscle major muscle group: the core. And some might believe we saved the best for last. Those people being the ones who think 500 crunches/day will solve all their … Continue reading →

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Active TV Watching – Can you do it?

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Margot

One of the most common tips to get healthy or lose weight, etc.,  I have seen over the years is do exercises while you watch TV. Sit-ups on the commercial breaks, squats while you watch your favorite show (The Office … Continue reading →

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Exercise: Hammer Curls

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Margot

The hammer curl is one of those great moves that keeps you aware of your posture while you work out. I am a big fan of any move that forces you to focus on your posture, probably because it is … Continue reading →

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Tips: Getting the most out of your bicep exercises

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Margot

In college, I had a few male friends who practiced, to say the least, not a full body routine. One friend would head over to the weight room and do bicep curls for as long as he could stand it. … Continue reading →

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