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10-Minute A.M. Yoga Practice to Start Your Day Right

posted: Friday, October 04, 2013 by: Elizabeth Kovar

Looking for a better way to start your day? This 10-minute yoga routine will awaken your mind and invigorate your body—just what you need to face whatever the day might hold in store. Try something new this fall and rise, shine and practice yoga.

Why You Should Be Foam Rolling

posted: Thursday, October 03, 2013 by: Christopher McGrath

It may look a little painful, but foam rolling—also known as myofascial release—is one of the best things you can do to help your muscles not only feel better, but also perform better during your workouts. Fitness pro Chris McGrath explains the rationale behind this increasingly popular technique, and offers some great tips and exercises for seeking out those tight and sensitive areas in your muscles and finding some much-needed relief.

TRX Workout Video to Follow at Home

posted: Wednesday, October 02, 2013 by: Pete McCall

Short on time but still want to burn tons of calories? Follow our TRX workout video from home and get pointers from CEO and inventor Randy Hetrick. Get a quick metabolic blast with a series of fun and innovative moves.

Training the Abs: The New Exercises and the Tried-and-True Move

posted: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 by: Jonathan Ross

Training your abs for both stability and mobility provides the most complete training experience, says fitness pro Jonathan Ross, who offers a mix of new exercises for novelty and variations on familiar exercises that will challenge your abs in ways that directly correlate with how you use them in real life.

Music Matters When it Comes to Strength Training

posted: Friday, September 27, 2013 by: Chris Freytag

You know how important it is to choose the right music to get your blood pumping and up the intensity of your cardio workouts, but did you know that the same principle can be applied to your strength-training workouts as well? Fitness pro Chris Freytag explains how music choice—especially when it comes to tempo—can go a long way toward enhancing your strength-training efforts.

She Beat Bulimia, Lost 60 Pounds and Has Kept It Off For 15 Years

posted: Thursday, September 26, 2013 by: Jessica Matthews

Ready to feel inspired? ACE-certified Health Coach and Personal Trainer Robyn Spurr shares the story of how she overcame bulimia, lost 60 pounds and has kept it off for over 15 years.

Pre- and Post-workout Snacks for Different Workout Durations

posted: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 by: Gina Crome

Ensuring our body has the optimal nutrients at the right time may help to enhance workouts and minimize recovery time. Of course, nutritional demands differ based on the type of workout you’re doing, as well as the timing of your snack. Here are some great ideas for pre- and post-workouts snacks, whether your workout is 30-, 60- or 90-minutes long.

4 Full-body Medicine Ball Exercises to Boost Your Calorie Burn

posted: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 by: Shana Martin

Medicine balls have become a staple of most gyms, largely because they are versatile, effective and a lot of fun to use. Fitness pro Shana Martin shares four of her favorite medicine ball exercises that are sure to strengthen your entire body, while also burning a ton of calories.

Creative Exercises for the Actively Aging

posted: Monday, September 23, 2013 by: Lawrence Biscontini

Adults over 50 have been told for years that as we progress in age, our exercise program should include fewer standing movements. ACE Fitness Expert Lawrence Biscontini cites new research that says otherwise. He also spells out the three components of aging movements, and ways you can incorporate them into your workout.

7 Users to Follow on Twitter for Top Notch Health and Fitness Information

posted: Friday, September 20, 2013 by: Ted Vickey

Did you know that Twitter can be a fantastic source of health and fitness information? Technology expert Ted Vickey shares his “must-follow” list for the best health and fitness news, tips and motivation, so you can cut through some of the Twitter noise and find exactly the type of Tweets that will benefit you the most.

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High Intensity Interval Training

Looking for a way to add variety to your exercise plan while taking your fitness to the next level? High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a cardiorespiratory training technique that alternates brief speed and recovery intervals to increase the overall intensity of your workout.

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Couch Potatoes Arise

Specifically, recent studies suggest that adults who exercise regularly, but spend most of their days sitting, whether at work or on the couch, have greater health risks than active people who are more likely to be walking or moving throughout the day.

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Gearing Up for a Triathlon

With the rising popularity of triathlon racing and the dozens of new sprint races popping up nationwide every year, it is exciting to see so many newcomers giving this swim-bike-run sport a tri.

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