Archive | June, 2011
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On my butt!

I fell on my butt today. In the gym. Yep, me. The personal trainer. No worries. I didn’t get hurt. There’s enough padding back there. But here’s what happened. It was leg day. And the first day of legs after a full week off. NO exercise at all. Before I fell, I had done 4 [...]

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Ladies: Start your triceps!

Okay, I admit it. I like wearing sleeveless shirts and tank tops in the summer. It’s freeing. And because I often feel warm in general, I like having a bit of a breeze on my arms, chest and upper back! Now, there are sooo many good reasons to exercise your arms. And maybe looking good [...]

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Build your shoulders…to slim your hips?

Yep, exercises that build your shoulders will balance your lower body! Maybe for that reason, shoulders are my favorite body part to train. Also, nicely rounded shoulders look great in and out of clothes! Plus, when you’re performing the shoulder press, you also involve your triceps, at the back of your upper arm. So your [...]

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Squats: Your lower body LOVES ‘em!

Without doubt, the squat is one of the best movements for the lower body. As long as you use proper form, it’s as safe as it is effective, working the quadriceps, hamstrings and gluteals quite nicely. Find the stance that works best for you. Some people place their feet closer together. That hurts my knees! [...]

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