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What Size Dumbbells to Use When
Dumbbells are an active girl's best friend because they're fairly inexpensive, compact, easy to use, and allow you to tone every part of your body. Using them can be a little confusing since they come in so many sizes, and many people may not realize that one size doesn't fit all exercises. For example, since biceps tend to be stronger than their neighbor muscles, the triceps, you'd want to use a heavier weight when doing bicep curls.
Fitness 101: Pyramid Sets
Don't get stuck in a weight-training rut. You don't always need to lift for three sets of 15 reps. Mix it up and try pyramid sets.
My Spring Equinox Fitness Challenge: Strength Training Details
In a recent session with my trainer Hannah at Equinox Fitness I learned two important tips — details, really — on how to make a couple of exercises more effective. And, as you know, the devil is in the details.
When working your booty doing side squats with a theraband or resistance tubing, you need to step out with your heel.
My Spring Equinox Fitness Challenge
I have been working out with Hannah, a trainer at Equinox Fitness, as part of my Spring fitness challenge. Strength training under her eagle eye has been wonderfully intense. One thing I have noticed is that Hannah consistently hands me dumbbells of a higher weight than I would choose myself.
6 Ways to Mix Up Your Strength Training
If you're strength training at least twice a week (like you're supposed to), it's easy to get bored with the same routine. So after you've tried my full-body weight circuit, you might need a few pointers on how to mix up your lifting routine. Here are six ways to add some pizzazz to your strength training.
Short on Time? Go Big and Go Home
Looking to squeeze in a quick workout on a busy Monday? When I'm in a crunch, one of my favorite timesaving tricks is to focus on exercising the big muscle groups (chest, back, butt, and legs) in my body. Working the large muscles is a fabulous way to boost your metabolism since the bigger the muscle, the more muscle fibers activated, and therefore the more calories burned.
Which Do You Do First: Cardio or Weights?
When I go to the gym I usually do cardio first, but sometimes I like to switch it up and do my resistance exercises first. I am sure you have your way of doing things, so which do you usually do first, cardio or weights?
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Which Do You Do First: Cardio or Weights?
Fittingly Mad: Dudes Who Drop Weights
We've heard that it doesn't pay to be macho when lifting weights. So why do so many people — sorry to say, it's primarily men — insist on slamming down their weights? More often than not, my gym workouts are rattled by the clanging of weight plates or the sound of someone dropping a giant barbell onto the floor.
Fit Tip: Strength Train at Least Twice a Week
You know you should be spending time strength training, but you already spend a lot of time at the gym doing cardio and don't think you can fit in toning sessions. Don't assume you have to spend hours lifting weights — it doesn't take much to start seeing results. Start with 20 to 30 minutes of strength training sessions twice a week.
Shape Up! Alarm Clock: Cool or Not
This hilarious Shape Up! Alarm Clock (price unavailable) has you hit the weights instead of hitting snooze. The dumbbell-shaped alarm buzzes until you've done 30 reps of bicep curls.
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