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Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Writer and Contributor
Alisha, is a Mother, Wife and Certified Personal Trainer (CPT). She understands how demanding everyday life can be and takes great pride in working with individuals and groups to help them achieve their desired fitness goals. Read more about Alisha here.
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About two years ago, a friend shared with me about the deck squat. One thing led to another, and before I knew it, I got myself into the squat rabbit hole. One squat variation that really had me working hard and toning my glutes was the pop squat exercise. Pop squats are a squat variation […]
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For ages, fitness buffs have included squats in their workout routine. Why squats? This high-intensity workout will help you tone your calves, hamstrings, and quads. Plus, it’s one of those exercises you can do with or without equipment. How many calories do squats burn? The number of calories burned is determined by the duration of
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There are two ways you can perform squats. One, by using any of these squat machines and two, by using your own body weight. Squats without machine come with many variations, and for this article, we’ll discuss the lateral squat, what it is, how to do it, benefits, variations, and more. What Is a Lateral
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Why do sumo wrestlers squat the way they do? Is that just a stance, or is there a purpose? Sumo squat is another name for plie squat, a variation of the regular squat that we often do. The sumo wrestlers’ structure and bigness will not allow them to do the usual squat, that’s why they
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For many of us, losing weight means reducing our calorie intake. So we become so engrossed about the amount of calories on our plates that we forget that losing weight entails cutting back on the number of calories in your food AND doing simple exercises such as push-ups. But how many calories does a push-up
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Crunches are one of the best conventional and effective body weight exercises. If you want ripped abs, this exercise should be part of your routine. So, how many crunches a day for ripped abs? It depends with you and your body. Some people need to do 50 crunches a day, while others 100 crunches a
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At the beginning of fitness journey, I struggled because I was unsure of the number of calories I needed to burn each day. Most beginners and a few pros struggle with this too. It’s normal. Throughout the years, as I’ve interacted with trainers and other fitness enthusiasts, the answer has become clearer. How many calories
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Every athlete and fitness enthusiast will tell you that the squat is the “king of all exercises”. Squats work most of the body muscles. Do squats work abs? Abs and oblique provide stability when performing squats. These muscles stretch tight to build sufficient tension and hold your body in proper posture as you perform squats.
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Hi friends! It’s your friend Kathleen, and today, I want to talk about a subject that is important to every single person on this planet- belly fat. It seems like everyone is interested in losing belly fat, that’s why there are endless products in the market promising to help you reduce belly fat or lose
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We exercise to become healthier and get into better shape, don’t we? However, getting that leaner shape usually means losing belly fat, which is one of the most stubborn fats to lose. What I’m saying is that it’s not going to be an easy battle. So, when it comes to exercising and losing fat, you
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I first came across the frog squat while I was on a business trip in another city. I was looking for an exercise that would help me work out my lower body without me leaving my room. Frog squats are the perfect alternative to kneeling squats. If as a kid you participated in any frog
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Stationary bikes are a brilliant way of getting your daily exercise in. You don’t have to worry about traveling past cars on busy roads, and you can watch some TV while working out to pass the time (it helps, trust me). Here’s the thing, though, stationary bikes can be a bit of a one-trick pony.
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Most of us remember jumping jacks from when we were kids. This fun-filled and equipment-free exercise lets you jump your way into a toned, fit body by burning calories and recruiting some of your upper and lower body muscles. So, how many calories do jumping jacks burn? The number of calories burned changes from one
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Shoulder press with a dumbbell is a workout you cannot afford to ignore if you intend to build a hulking physique. Dumbbells are the best choice of equipment in the gym that will sculpt your shoulders into an amazing shape. Dumbbell shoulder press, with its many variations, will help you hit all the muscles required
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I used to be so big that I needed to lose 50 pounds fast. That was my first mistake. My focus was on FAST, so I tried all the fad diets I came across. I would shed off 10 pounds and quickly gain 12 pounds after the diet period. Safely losing 50 pounds could take
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