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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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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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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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Working the Triceps

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Margot

This week our focus is on the triceps. Before we jump into the learning, I have a little resistance band anecdote about my gym. The other day at total strength, the instructor had us using the standard equipment and a … Continue reading →

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Working the Shoulders

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Margot

Legs? Check. Chest? Check. Back? Check. We are getting through all the muscle groups, and learning so much! So what’s next? Shoulders. First, a little learning about one of those groups that can help you keep good posture. There are … Continue reading →

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Design Your Own Workout: The Layout

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Margot

Even with a book of 200 exercises sitting right in front of you, it can be hard to actually come up with your total body routine. How do you make sure you hit everywhere you should be? How many exercises … Continue reading →

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