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Clever Ways to Sneak A Quick Workout Into Your Busy Schedule
What do you think of when you hear the words "quick workout?" We hope it challenges excuses like: “I don’t have time to workout.” or “I just don’t have the energy.” Have you considered that you have to learn how to make exercise work for you? If the people who felt they didn’t have the
Continue ReadingStrength Training for Women—the Shocking Results
Strength training for women is an established fact. Whoever said that it's only for men is sadly misinformed. In fact, regular exercise and, more importantly, weight-bearing training, has many health benefits that are unique to women. No, we aren’t talking about the typical “build lean muscles and burn stubborn belly fat” benefits, we’re talking about the
Continue ReadingShort, Sweet, and Frequent Workouts for Bigger Gains
More Frequent Workouts, Balanced by Shorter Time Frames Balancing frequent workouts with recovery for greater gains is the key to long-term success with any strength training program. Ensuring you push hard enough to make progress while not going over the edge to the point of fatigue can be tricky. There is a sweet spot that will
Continue ReadingBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Lessons from the Floor
The art of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, BJJ for short, just may be the one size fits all approach to health and fitness. Men, women, and children of all ages are now training jiu-jitsu as a way to get in amazing shape while learning the safest, most effective methods of martial arts. Find out why this art
Continue ReadingHard Work More Than Talent: Create Your Own Success Story.
Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard. True, but there is more to it than simply working hard. Take a minute and grab a pen and paper. You are about to learn what it really takes to achieve greatness. If you had to choose one, would you pick having talent at birth or
Continue ReadingTrain Weaknesses for Greater Strength Gains
Have you ever been told to train weaknesses? Maybe it's more likely that people ask, “What are your strengths?” We’ve most likely heard this in job interviews and when it comes to fitness, it’s your strengths that get all of the attention. Well, that is all about to change! In the world of Gymnastic Strength
Continue ReadingOutdoor Workouts For Maximum Health
Want to get strong, tan, and flexible all at once? Of course you do! Outdoor workouts give you all three simultaneously because sunlight and exercise are a potent combination. In fact, not only will they improve the way you look, but both sunshine and working out also have a mood-boosting effect, so you’ll FEEL amazing too!
Continue ReadingHow to Create an Effective Workout Routine
You’ve decided to embark on your very own fitness journey, creating effective workout routines for yourself. (Go you!!) With so many choices, it can get confusing on where to start first. Learn how to start your fitness journey from the most qualified teachers. Simplicity is key when it comes to starting a new workout routine.
Continue ReadingStreamline Your Workouts AND Get the Most out of Them!
Yes! Working out CAN be simple with the right tools. Incorporate these three tactics in your exercise program and your body will thank you. Gymnastic Strength TrainingTM focuses on increasing mobility and strength throughout your body in a balanced fashion. This, in turn, prevents injury while maximizing progress. Ensuring these strategies are included in your exercise routine
Continue ReadingBuilding Foundational Strength: 5 Tips for Success
The road to incredible upper body strength will undoubtedly result in killer party tricks, 6-pack abs, and ridiculous power. What may surprise you though, is that with the proper progressions you can free your body of unwanted stiffness, increase your strength, and develop surprising levels flexibility at the same time! Sure, when you think of complete upper
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