Training-Tips-Workouts Archives - Page 6 of 20

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Strong, Fast, and Fit: Into the Fire (Month 3)

By Andrew Heffernan

Month 3 of our six-month training program ramps up the intensity, integrating — and testing — your hard work from the last eight weeks.

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Strong, Fast, and Fit: Turn Up the Heat (Month 2)

By Andrew Heffernan

Month 2 of our six-month workout program includes new exercises, tougher cardio, and some combo workouts that will take your fitness to the next level.

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Rachel Cosgrove’s “One Month to Muscles”: Recovery Workout

By Experience Life Staff

Personal trainer Rachel Cosgrove shows you how to perform the results-boosting recovery workout. These exercises will help you cool-down after you complete Workout A or Workout B, and are great stretches for off days.

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How to Calculate Your Anaerobic Threshold

By Kaelyn Riley

With a few simple steps, you can determine the optimal level of intensity for your workouts.

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Fitness Fix: Pushup Form Modifications (Video)

By Experience Life Staff

Try these warm-up moves and exercises modifications if you struggle with sore wrists and shoulders when doing pushups.

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Expert Answers: 4 Exercises for Pain-Free Pushups

By Lauren Bedosky

Learn how to fix wrist and shoulder pain when performing a pushup.

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Expert Answers: Assessing Baseline Fitness Level

By Lauren Bedosky

New to exercising? Before you begin, our expert recommends these tests to assess where you are now.

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Strong, Fast, and Fit: Build Your Base (Month 1)

By Andrew Heffernan

Month 1 of our six-month get-in-shape program is all about waking up your muscles, getting your heart pounding, and preparing you for tougher workouts to come.

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Strong, Fast, and Fit: Your Action Plan

By Andrew Heffernan

Are you going through all the motions, but not getting the results you want? A master training plan founded on the principles of periodization is the surest route to reaching your goals.

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Expert Answers: Eccentric Weightlifting Benefits

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Our expert explains the benefits of isolating the negative while strength-training.

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Stretch Yourself Strong

By Andrew Heffernan

Tired of the same old stretching routine? Functional Range Conditioning can help you build flexibility, athleticism, and real-world strength in a whole new way.

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Jump Around: A Plyometric Workout

By Nicole Radziszewski

This full-body explosive workout focuses on speed and power to drive up your heart rate, boost your metabolism, and add a little pep to your step.

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Expert Answers: Arched Backs and Bench Pressing

By Lauren Bedosky

Though it may look odd, an arched back can actually enhance your bench pressing performance. Consider these ideas if you want to change up your form.

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Expert Answers: What’s Better — Cardio or Strength First?

By Lauren Bedosky

Do you know how to time your cardio versus strength workouts? Here’s what our expert recommends.

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True or False? 11 Common Fitness Beliefs Explained

By Andrew Heffernan

Your trainer tells you one thing. The Internet says another. And your workout partner says they’re both wrong. It’s time to get the straight scoop on prevalent fitness adages.