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Five amazing benefits of exercise during pregnancy
You’ve just announced your pregnancy and your great aunt insists you stop going to the gym because exercise is bad for you now. Smile and nod politely. And then put on your gym gear because there are a number of benefits to exercising during your pregnancy (unless your doctor advises…
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How to Motivate a Newbie to Stick to a Workout Routine
The gym can be a terrifying place for a newbie. One of the main reasons why newbies pay for personal training is because they cannot motivate themselves. As their personal trainer you need to reassure them by making them feel comfortable, provide them with a tour of the gym and…
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Why we experience increased joint pain as we get older
As we get older, changes happen to our body. It gets a bit more difficult to lose weight when we don’t watch our diet and we experience joint pain when we perform certain movements. In this article, we look at the structure of the various joints we have in our…
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How to perfect your running style
Running is great exercise! It’s a fabulous way to burn calories and boost cardiovascular health. And if you have the option of running outdoors, then it’s more entertaining than the usual gym workout… Many of us start running as a way to get a little fitter and a little leaner,…
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The foundational kettlebell movement: the swing
The swing is the movement that all kettlebell training is based on.  There’s a reason for this – says master kettlebell coach, Andrew Read. The swing – says Read – puts very little stress on one’s lower back so  making it a great exercise for people (who have lower back problems) to…
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8 tips for hypertrophic gains
If you’re trying to grow your muscles, to achieve a certain physique or increase your physical strength, then you’re pursuing something called hypertrophic gains in your muscles. It’s when your muscles grow because they either store more glycogen (i.e. sarcoplasmic hypertrophy) or because the myofibrils are bigger (i.e. myofibrillar hypertrophy).…
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