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Get Overloaded

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January 23, 2009

In addition to lifting to total failure, you should also progressively add more weight to your weight training moves. Adding weight results in tighter, better toned muscles. Your muscles will let you know when they can take more weight. You’ll notice that you are doing more and more reps before reaching total failure and that [...]

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Embrace Failure

Embrace Failure

When it comes to lifting weights and performing strength-training moves like squats, lunges, and push-ups, you should push through your sets until you just can’t possibly squeeze out one more rep. This is called reaching “failure” and it means you’ve pushed your muscles to their absolute maximum ability. It’s good to know what it feels [...]

Get A Groove On!

Get A Groove On!

Listening to music when you work out is an easy way to increase your performance for the following reasons:
1. High tempo music stimulates the release of adrenaline, which gives you more energy!
2. When you exercise to the beat of a song, your body instinctually requires less oxygen, which helps you keep you moving longer.
3. Music [...]

Exercise Is Your Happy Pill

Exercise Is Your Happy Pill

When you’re in the throes of feeling blue, exercise probably isn’t on the top of your list, but maybe it should be.  Exercising causes the release of a host of “feel-good” chemicals that can really, tangibly, lift your depression. Simply stated, exercise can break your bad mood! The next time you’re feeling down, try to [...]


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