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The Hack Squat Machine - Do You Use It?

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Fitness Interviews
Is Your Personal Trainer Full of Crap?
The Dirty Facts About Eating Clean
For those of you that are gym members, you know that there are several leg machines available for use in most gyms. [...]

Do You Have a Cheat Day?

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This is a guest post by Matthew Perry.
Everyone has a “cheat day”…or at least should have one. Heck, some have several cheat days. And I am all for it. Except, I still think you need to be on top of your game.
First, why do we all need a cheat day? [...]

Medicine Ball Exercises You’ve Never Tried

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When I think of a medicine ball I think of boxers or mma fighters using them to train with. The average person probably doesn’t own a medicine ball because they have no idea about how to use them or what they are good for. Medicine balls are great for developing strength, power, and [...]

Common Running Mistakes

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Whether you run outside or on a treadmill there are some things to keep in mind about your form. Bad form can lead to injury and make your running experience harder than it has to be.
Hunched Shoulders
I’m guilty of this one. You may catch yourself running at a good pace but then realize [...]

Everyone Has a “breaking point”…at Different Times

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This is a guest post by author Matthew Perry
I personally believe that proper meal plans and exercise can “fix” just about everything that ails us. And if you feel the same way, maybe something happened in your life to get you “moving”. As Oprah says, an “ah ha” moment…(not that I’m admitting to [...]