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Phoebe McRae

Read This Before Trying Hot Yoga

Hot yoga is often hailed for its ability to improve flexibility, burn a whole lot of calories, and help you destress, and has long been loved by celebrities. However, there are also some potential downsides to the practice that you should know about before you give it a go.

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Nicole LaMarco

The Huge Mistake You're Making During Kettlebell Exercises

The kettlebell swing is a good and easy exercise that needs just one piece of equipment — the kettlebell. But if you're squatting during your kettlebell swings, you're doing it wrong.

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Maria Scinto

The Real Reason You Should Start Lifting Weights In Your Socks

Have you ever been to the gym and seen somebody lifting an impressive amount of weights, and then you happened to notice they're barefoot or just wearing socks? As it turns out, these bare-or-stocking-foot lifters aren't just doing it to show off their stinky feet.

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Phoebe McRae

The Number Of Steps You Should Walk Every Day Isn't What You Think

Whether you consider walking to be your main source of exercise or not, you're probably aware of the number of steps we should be taking every day — usually around 10,000, right? Well, not exactly.

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Phoebe McRae

Yoga Vs Pilates: Which One Is Better For You?

Yoga, Pilates, yogalates — you're bound to have heard of one of them! What you may not have heard, though, is whether or not one is better than the other.

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Brian Good

Never Do These Exercises At The Gym Ever Again

According to fitness pros, these are the exercises you'll never want to do at the gym ever again.

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Valerie Kalfrin

Don't Save Ab Exercises For The End Of Your Workout. Here's Why

Don't save your ab exercises for the end of your workout, says Luke Worthington, a human movement specialist and elite personal trainer. In fact, for the best workout overall, you should activate your abs and core muscles as part of your warmup to prime them for the work ahead.

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Jorie Mark

If You're Not Sore After Working Out, This Is Probably Why

'Better sore than sorry!' fitness trainers are known to say, urging you to hit the gym instead of sleeping in. What, though, if you exercise... but don't feel even slightly sore the next day?

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Phoebe McRae

The Real Reason You Should Stop Doing Knee Push Ups

Anyone who attended gym class at school will know what a push up is. But nowhere near as many will know the reason why they're so popular. However, not all push ups are the same. And experts believe those who resort to knee push ups are doing more harm than good.

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Laura Williams Bustos, MSEd

Exercises You've Been Doing Wrong Your Whole Life

Set aside the assumption that you're well-versed in proper exercise form and consider the exercises you've been doing wrong throughout your entire life.

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Laura Williams Bustos, MSEd

Workouts That Totally Transformed Superhero Actors For Their Roles

Think you could play Superman or Wonder Woman? Take a look at some of the intense workouts these superhero actors undertook for their roles.

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Laura Williams Bustos, MSEd

Workout Routines Victoria's Secret Models Swear By

Victoria's Secret models certainly know their stuff when it comes to working out.

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Jorie Mark

Why Taking A Spin Class Could Be More Risky Than You Think

Spinning isn't just a workout — it's a phenomenon. You know from the moment you climb astride that metal straddle, you can look forward to the glory of sweat, endorphins, and a furnace-like burn of calories. However, there are a few risks to keep in mind before you hop on.

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Phoebe McRae

Here's What Time You Should Really Work Out Every Day

If you're going to go to the effort of working out, you want to make sure you're getting the most out of it that you can. If you're serious about staying fit and healthy, experts believe that the time of day you choose to work out should be taken into consideration.

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Phoebe McRae

You Should Always Stretch After You Exercise. Here's Why

Whether you exercise three times a week or three times a day, it's important in that post-sweat session that you make time for a proper cool down. An integral part of any cool down is stretching. Here's why.

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Maria Scinto

The Best Post-Workout Drink Isn't What You Think

Whatever your preferred method of working out, if it's anything more strenuous than channel surfing, chances are it's going to make you work up quite a thirst. It's important that you pay attention to your body's desire for a drink since exercise can be dehydrating. What's the best one?

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Jorie Mark

The Real Reason You Get A Headache After Going On A Run

You might expect your calves or thighs to ache from running. But why on earth would you get a headache after a run? Your head would seem to be the only part of your body that wasn't involved in your workout!

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Phoebe McRae

The Real Reason You Feel Nauseous After Working Out

f you've ever felt sick immediately after working out, know that you're not alone. And it's not necessarily because you're unfit.

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Jorie Mark

You Might Actually Weigh More After Working Out. Here's Why

You've been slaying your workouts, but you get an unpleasant surprise -- you actually weigh more after your workouts. Here's why that's actually a good sign.

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Phoebe McRae

You've Been Doing Sit-Ups Wrong Your Entire Life

Sit-ups are a lot more complicated than you think, and there's no point in doing them if you don't have the proper form.

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Phoebe McRae

HIIT Workouts Can Really Change Your Body. Here's How

These days, high intensity interval training, more commonly known as HIIT, is one of the more popular forms of working out.

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Phoebe McRae

What Taking A Walk Every Day Really Does For Weight Loss

One of walking's biggest (and often forgotten) benefits is weight loss. Here's what taking a walk every day really does for weight loss.

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Jorie Mark

The Big Mistake You Make When Eating After A Workout

When you're burning through hundreds of calories, enjoying some guilt-free indulgence seems like a fair reward. But you might be making this mistake.

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Phoebe McRae

Barre Workouts Can Really Change Your Body. Here's How

A barre workout will tone the glutes, hamstrings, and calves creating that long, lean dancer look. In other words, barre can completely transform your body. Here's how.

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Jorie Mark

You Should Never Exercise Right Before Bed. Here's Why

It's been a long day, and maybe you managed to check off everything on your to-do list except exercising. Now it's nearly time to hit the hay, and you're thinking about lacing up for some quick cardio. Better late than never, right? Wrong.

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