Do you workout twice a day? Normally, I don’t workout twice a day since I end up working out 5 to 7 times a week on average. But recently I got distracted and busy between[…]
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Tag: workout
Dumbbell Pullovers and why you should do them
Back in the classic era of bodybuilding, before steroids were a thing, the “squats and milk” routine was the number one method for getting ectomorphs jacked. What most people forget though is the third piece[…]
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The FitExpo Chicago 2018
My first FitExpo experience was a blast! This wasn’t my first fitness expo ever, but it was the first time I attended this specific event in Chicago. Actually, it was in Rosemont at the Donald[…]
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Should you work out until you puke?
Have you ever worked out so hard you puked? After a recent extra-tough training session, the topic of vomit came up at the gym. Some people think it’s not the worse thing to push yourself[…]
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My week at Hit it! Fitness in Oak Park
Have you heard of Hit It! Fitness? If you’ve ever been upset or angry, you’re likely aware of how great it feels to hit stuff. I discovered this thrill through the years I spent practicing[…]
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May the Fourth be with you: force of working out
If you’re a nerd like me.. You know that according to Newton’s second law, force equals mass times acceleration. What does this have to do with exercise? Everything! Think about that bicep curl. How much[…]
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Health supplements to take to unleash your fitness
Do you take supplements? If so, which ones? Fitness isn’t just about hitting the gym, it goes beyond those intense workouts. Your diet plays a huge role in your fitness and health. Some say even[…]
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Go big or go home: why women need to lift heavy
Cardio only gets you so far More and more women are stepping out of their comfort zone and lifting weights, which is great news because the benefits of weight training greatly outweigh those of cardio.[…]
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Exercise to have a younger heart
It happens to everyone As we age, the heart becomes less flexible, more stiff and just isn’t as efficient in processing oxygen as it used to be. In most people, the first signs show up[…]
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Losing weight before puberty can prevent diabetes
Being a heavy kid is common More than 23 percent of all children worldwide are overweight or obese. Not only are heavy kids more likely to face bullies in the schoolyard, they are also more[…]
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Find your power: get explosive by adding plyometrics
Get plyometric! Jumping isn’t only for basketball players. The right explosive exercises can help make your next run feel lighter and faster than ever. Most runners think about speed work, hills, and strength training to[…]
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Taking extra rest days to achieve the next level
Rest to rise above Sometimes it’s necessary to take a few days, a week, or longer off from your workout routine. Things happen, like a vacation where you can’t get your normal workout routine done.[…]
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