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Stuck in an All-or-Nothing Mindset? Here’s How to Break Free

November 03, 2023 | by Carrie Myers in Behavior Change
Stuck in an All-or-Nothing Mindset? Here’s How to Break Free

All-or-nothing thinking can hold you back in all areas of life, from sticking with an exercise program to starting a new business. Learn strategies to break the cycle of perfectionist thinking.

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7 Core Stability Exercises

October 27, 2023 | by Elizabeth Kovar in Workouts
7 Core Stability Exercises

You don’t need fancy equipment to strengthen your core. These core stability exercises can be done anywhere. Check out this routine from ACE Fitness.

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5 Chest Stretch Variations

October 27, 2023 | by Stephanie Thielen in Workouts
5 Chest Stretch Variations

These 5 chest stretch variations require no equipment and will effectively stretch the muscles on the front of the body, including those in the chest, shoulders and arms.

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The Truth about Eating and Training with an Ectomorph Body Type

October 20, 2023 | by American Council on Exercise in Fitness
The Truth about Eating and Training with an Ectomorph Body Type

What is the truth about the ectomorph body type? Learn the history of somatotypes and how being an ectomorph impacts the body’s response to eating and exercise.

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The Truth about Eating and Training with an Endomorph Body Type

October 20, 2023 | by American Council on Exercise in Fitness
The Truth about Eating and Training with an Endomorph Body Type

What is the truth about the endomorph body type? Learn the history of somatotypes and how being an endomorph impacts the body’s response to eating and exercise.

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