Need More Energy To Finish Your Workout?

myfitnesshut wrote Aug 20, 2008 : Are you having trouble finishing your workouts because you run out of energy? There could be several reasons: 1) The timing of your exercise selection is important. High intensity exercise such as speed work, interval training (high intensity to l... more »
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Don't "Goof Off" During Your Warmup

myfitnesshut wrote Jul 08, 2008 : I can't tell you how many times I have seen it: people "goofing off" during their warmup before the workout. What do I mean by this? Well, let me think: 1) Terrible running mechanics: little or no arm swing, lazy feet and terrible body position. ... more »
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You Don't Need Equipment To Workout!

myfitnesshut wrote Jun 21, 2008 : That's right! You don't need equipment to workout! All you need is----YOU! You don't need a gym, health club, treadmill, bike, dumbbells, etc. You can do a bodyweight workout at home, at the park, while waiting for your kid to finish practice or in a... more »
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Get Your Summer Legs On!

myfitnesshut wrote May 12, 2008 : Are you looking for ways to shape your lower body because your program isn't quite working?! After all, summer is just around the corner! I have a solution for you! Add some excitement and intensity to your leg workouts! If you have been doing you... more »
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Exercise and Massage Therapy, Part 1

myfitnesshut wrote Apr 16, 2008 : Massage therapy is not just for athletes! If you are serious about your strength and conditioning program, massage therapy should be a part of your routine. Find a massage therapist suitable for your tastes and needs. You can perform self massage ... more »
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Take A Rest Day From Working Out---Active Rest!

myfitnesshut wrote Mar 03, 2008 : You don't need to work out 7 days a week. Your body needs a break from working out. You might even need 2 ACTIVE REST days depending on your injury situation. You will come back stronger and fresher after your day(s) of ACTIVE REST. Don't confuse ... more »
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Cardio Exercise Doesn't Have To Be Aerobic

myfitnesshut wrote Feb 22, 2008 : Traditional lower-intensity, steady-state aerobic exercise on treadmills, bikes, ellipticals, etc. are good for beginners or those who have been inactive. It will also bore you to tears! Aerobic exercise is an activity that is done continuously for m... more »
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Your Body's Core: Some Things You Should Know

myfitnesshut wrote Feb 07, 2008 : Core training is a huge buzzword in the fitness industry these days. It's one thing to talk about it but yet another to really understand what's going on with the core. Profit making companies tend to promote "building your six pack abs" when discuss... more »
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Fire Up, Then Shape Up Your Glutes! Part 4

myfitnesshut wrote Feb 04, 2008 : By way of review, let's look again at getting your glutes fired up! Remember, that your glutes are probably not firing properly because of inadequate neural drive from the central nervous system. In other words, it is probably not an issue of strengt... more »
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