The One Book You Will Regret Not Reading in 2024
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Have you ever wanted to have dinner with a Roman Emperor? Get a peek at their wisdom, perspective, leadership, and life lessons in conversation. After all, they were leaders of one of the greatest civilizations on earth. If you didn’t want to before, you’re probably thinking of it now. How…
Crunches: 19 Ways to Do a Crunch Exercise To Set Your Core On Fire
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If you want to build six-pack abs and a stronger core, consider adding the simple exercise of ‘crunches’ to your ab workouts. As a core exercise, crunches target your abdominal muscles, specifically working your rectus abdominis (the six-pack muscle) and obliques. They are an extremely effective bodyweight ab exercise that…
5 Easy & Healthy Banana Pancake Recipes for Breakfast
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Indulge in a fluffy, sweet stack of banana pancakes—a delightful morning treat and my favorite breakfast. Crafting them from scratch is easy, requiring only a handful of ingredients. If you’re health-conscious and have been steering clear of carb-laden pancakes, rejoice in these five healthy banana pancake recipes. Tailored to specific…
30 Dumbbell Exercises to Sculpt Arms, Shoulders, Back, Legs, and That Booty
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Unlock the secrets to transforming your body with these 30 incredible dumbbell exercises – sculpting arms, shoulders, back, legs, and that booty! As a dedicated personal trainer, let me share why dumbbells are my absolute favorite tools in the fitness toolbox. In the confines of any tight, compact space, a…
Do These 5 Longevity Exercises to Stay Nimble and Pain-Free as You Age, Says a Physical Therapist
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Some people want to build big muscles. Others want to train for a specific sport or activity. However, most people truly just want to keep their bodies strong and healthy in order to prevent or eliminate painful conditions. If you fall into the camp of people who want to avoid…
It Takes More Than Crunches to Build Your Abs—Try This 7-Minute Ab Workout Instead
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Training your abs (and working out in general) can often seem like a chore. When you have 50 things to get done in a day, spending one hour or more at the gym may feel like a waste of time. But there are many ways to consolidate your workouts so…
5 Exercises to Correct an Anterior Pelvic Tilt to Release Back & Hip Pain
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Unless you work in the rehab or fitness field, you might not be familiar with anterior pelvic tilt. However, this troublesome postural abnormality is extremely common, and many people maintain anterior pelvic tilt for years without correction (1). Over time, anterior pelvic tilt puts stress on the spine and the…
5 Best Hamstring Stretches To Relieve Pain, Prevent Injury, and More, Says a PT
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If you find yourself with an aching lower back and out-of-whack posture, it may be a sign that your hamstrings are tight. You may not think stiff hamstrings are the cause of your low back pain, but stiffness in those muscles can affect other areas including your back. Hamstrings are…
Improve Hip Mobility and Flexibility With This Six-Move Stretching Routine
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Mobility is an often neglected component of fitness. Think about it: most people you see in the gym are either lifting heavy weights or running on the treadmill. Few people are working on their mobility by stretching and moving with purpose. But you shouldn’t sleep on your mobility work! Mobility…
The Only 5 Exercises You Need to Get in Shape, Says a PT
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It doesn’t matter if you’re an athlete, office worker, stay-at-home parent, or anything in between. Everyone needs to exercise. But which exercises should you do based on your unique needs? This is a hard question to answer without a thorough evaluation and a discussion of goals (1). However, a few…