PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR MENTAL WELL-BEING
Apply It! After reading this article, the health and fitness professional should be able to: • Understand why providing clients with accessible strategies to enhance mental health is important; • Discuss the vital role of exercise in preventing and alleviating […]
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Age and Muscle Loss
If you’re over 50 and don’t feel as strong as you used to or don’t have as much stamina as you once did, it’s not surprising. Just like bone density decreases with age, we also lose muscle mass. The decline […]
Read MoreThe Glute Guy’s Top 4 Booty-Building Exercises
1. Barbell Hip Thrust While watching a UFC fight in 2006, Contreras noticed one of the fighters had an ineffective hip bump, which he thought was due to weak glutes. So he went into his garage and toyed around with the […]
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Squats vs. Lunges: Which Is Better for Your Fitness Goals?
Quads and lunges are two very popular lower-body functional training exercises designed to mimic everyday moving patterns and improve muscular strength across this region. Given the compound (multi-joint) nature of both exercises, squats and lunges are a go-to movement for […]
Read MoreHOW TO TRAIN TO HIKE: 10 AT-HOME EXERCISES
Hiking is an incredible activity (and my absolute favorite), but it isn’t always easy. Those beautiful mountain views don’t come without sweat and sore muscles! I am going to help you feel prepared physically to tackle the mountain trails by […]
Read More16 Hip Flexor Stretches Your Body Really Needs
What are the benefits of hip stretches? The good news is that there are plenty of good hip flexor stretches out there—some working directly on your hip flexors, while others working on your surrounding muscles, like your glutes—that you can […]
Read More8 Effective Hip Mobility Exercises
Wondering how to increase your hip mobility? One way is to incorporate these eight exercises into your everyday routine — no special equipment needed! 1. LYING HIP ROTATIONS This easy warmup exercise will get you into the rhythm of your hip […]
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Rev up your workout with interval training
Interval training can help you get the most out of your workout. By Mayo Clinic Staff Are you ready to shake up your workout? Do you wish you could burn more calories without spending more time at the gym? Consider […]
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