What are the Top Exercises for People Over 50?

When it comes to the best fitness options for those 50 and older, there are so many exercise choices available—options that are vital for increasing mobility and flexibility, maintaining balance, and improving muscle strength and endurance. You’re probably realizing that your workout needs are changing as the years go by. Instead of solely thinking about…

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8 Exercises to Give You Better Posture

When you neglect your posture, you invite chronic neck and back pain. Sitting improperly for extended periods of time in front of a computer, standing for hours with your shoulders hunched, and sleeping and lifting improperly, can all lead to debilitating aches down the road. Do these six quick and easy realignment exercises to help…

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The Only Kettlebell Exercises You Need

Kettlebells are really an unsung hero of the gym. With just a few simple exercises, you can customize several different workouts to meet your needs. For experienced weight lifters, kettlebells can be a refreshing change to break up familiar workouts. For beginners, they’re a great way to transition into weight training. Isolate your muscles or…

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5 Mistakes You May Be Making in Spin Class

New to spin class? You may be intimidated by those neat rows of bikes, or by the veteran pros who waltz over to a bike and know their exact settings. But don’t be nervous! The best part about spin is that you control your resistance – so you can tailor the class to your specific…

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Here’s What Science Has to Say About Morning vs. Evening Workouts

There’s so much conflicting research out there on when the optimal time to workout is. Morning people claim it boosts your metabolism, but nighttime people claim that actually doesn’t help you lose weight. Nighttime people claim it helps you sleep better, but morning people say that’s actually not true. So what’s the right answer?

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5 Easy Exercises for Your Active Rest Day

“Active Rest”. Yes, it may sound a tad contradictory, but muscles need time to grow and recover. And we’re sure you’ve seen it before, “muscles are built at rest”; but that doesn’t mean you need to lie in bed all day, waiting for results to occur. Active rest can be defined as a workout far easier…

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Shape Up: The Best Diet for Bodybuilding

If you want to create a leaner body with more definition, the most important factor to understand is that hitting the gym alone will not give you the results you are looking for. Both exercise and nutrition play a crucial part in creating the definition you admire in your favorite bodybuilding magazine.

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