Andrew Heffernan, Author at Experience Life

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The Primal Move Workout

By Andrew Heffernan

Based on the movements of young children, this play-based primal workout puts the fun back into fitness.

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Strong, Fast & Fit: Bringing It Home (Part II, Month 6)

By Andrew Heffernan

We're pulling out the power moves for an explosive ending to our half-year workout program.

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Strong, Fast & Fit: Building Strength (Part II, Month 5)

By Andrew Heffernan

The name of the game this month is strength.

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Strong, Fast & Fit: Turn Up The Volume (Part II, Month 4)

By Andrew Heffernan

Build serious muscle this month with our amped-up, four-day lifting schedule.

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The Minimalist Workout

By Andrew Heffernan

This DIY workout offers a strength and cardio challenge — with no gym, no weights, and almost no space required.

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DIY Myofascial Release

By Andrew Heffernan

Here are four exercises to keep your fascia tissue healthy.

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Just beneath your skin lies a complex network of connective tissue called fascia that helps you move, stand straight, and play hard. Keeping fascia tissue healthy might be one of the most effective — and most overlooked — ways to improve your health and fitness.

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Strong, Fast & Fit: Mixing It Up (Part II, Month 3)

By Andrew Heffernan

Maintain your momentum during month 3 of our six-month program with these variations on body-weight moves.

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Strong, Fast & Fit: Learning the Ropes (Part II, Month 2)

By Andrew Heffernan

Your fitness journey continues with Month 2 of our new and improved six-month workout program.

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Strong, Fast & Fit: Learning the Ropes (Part II, Month 1)

By Andrew Heffernan

Your fitness journey starts right here with our new and improved six-month workout program. Welcome to Month 1.

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The Countdown Workout

By Andrew Heffernan

A countdown body-weight workout you can do virtually anywhere in just 10 minutes.

Person performing battle ropes at the gym

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What Is the Difference Between Low-Impact and Low-Intensity Workouts?

By Andrew Heffernan

Impact is frequently confused with intensity, but the two are not synonymous. A high-intensity workout can be low impact — and a low-impact workout can be high-intensity.

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The Case for Low-Impact Exercise

By Andrew Heffernan

Low impact doesn't mean low intensity, low effort, or low reward. Learn how to have fun, stay engaged, and get results without sacrificing your joints.

Person doing bicycle crunches on yoga mat

Training With a Twist: The Transverse-Plane Workout

By Andrew Heffernan

Banish boredom, boost your athleticism, and prevent joint injury with these full-body transverse-plane exercises.

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6 Workout Recovery Tools

By Andrew Heffernan

Here are tools to use at the end of a workout, after an athletic event, or whenever you need to de-stress.

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Why Workout Recovery Days Are Essential for Optimal Fitness

By Andrew Heffernan

The key to getting stronger, faster, or fitter is giving yourself time to recover properly between workouts. Learn how to leverage your rest days to reach your fitness goals.

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Lift to Lose Weight

By Andrew Heffernan

Can you lose weight just by lifting weights? If you want to get leaner, it’s time to start strength training. Here's how to lift to lose fat.

Woman taking a break from running with hands on knees

What Is Overtraining?

By Andrew Heffernan

Are your workouts leaving you overwhelmed or overly sore? Before you blame it on overtraining syndrome, consider whether one of three more likely scenarios might be to blame.