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Training Tips From a Figure Competitor

posted: Wednesday, May 08, 2013   by: Jessica Matthews

Ever wonder how fitness models and competitors acquire their enviable physiques? ACE-certified Personal trainer and National Physique Committee competitor Riana Rohmann shares her insider secrets for getting in competition-ready shape.

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5 New Health and Fitness Apps Worth Downloading (and Using!)

posted: Tuesday, May 07, 2013   by: Ted Vickey

Fitness apps can serve as a great way to enhance your workout experience by providing feedback, motivation and support during your sweat sessions. But with more than 14,000 health, fitness and wellness apps available, how do you choose the right one for you? Technology expert Ted Vickey uncovers the 5 best apps for enhancing both your workouts and your wellness.

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Meatless Mondays Made Easy

posted: Monday, May 06, 2013   by: The Nutrition Twins

Can you really consume enough protein from a vegan meal? Yes! according to the Nutrition Twins, who advocate for Meatless Mondays. In addition to the numerous health benefits of a plant-based diet, vegan dishes—like the two easy-to-prepare recipes included here—can be a delicious alternative to traditional meat-based meals.

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4 Exercises Trainers Say You Can Do Without

posted: Thursday, May 02, 2013   by: Jessica Matthews

Don’t waste precious workout time doing unsafe and ineffective exercises! Top trainers share the four exercises you can do without—and offer much more effective alternatives for you to try instead.

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Bikini Body Workout

posted: Wednesday, May 01, 2013   by: Jessica Matthews

Get ready to sport a rocking body this summer by kicking your fitness into high gear. This total-body, no-equipment program features six moves to help you get in swimsuit–ready shape with intensity options to fit your fitness level.

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Fit Facts®

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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