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How to Create a Balanced Workout

Link to VideoThe trick to balancing a workout is to make sure you work opposing muscle groups equally. Watch the video

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Globe: How to choose the right weight to lift

Link to VideoKathleen Trotter explains how to select an appropriate weight for the maximum benefit in your chosen exercise style. Watch the video

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Globe Video: Get stronger abs in six minutes

Link to VideoKathleen Trotter demonstrates a full core workout. For every forward-flexion exercise, make sure you do a back exercise. Watch the Video.

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Tone your arms effectively with these bicep curl tips

Link to VideoKathleen Trotter demonstrates the correct way to do bicep curls, and explains common mistakes. Watch the video.

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Think you can plank? Then you haven’t tried it this way

Link to VideoTrainer Kathleen Trotter shows you an easy way to rev up your front planks at the gym. Watch the video.

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Do the twist to stretch your upper body

Link to VideoToday I’ll be showing you how to do a twist stretch. This stretch will stretch out your lower back, chest and shoulder muscles. Remember as you exhale you can deepen the stretch ever so slightly. Read more.

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How to use a hamstring curl as a cardio interval

Link to VideoToday I’m going to show you how to use a hamstring curl as a cardio interval. This exercise strengthens your cardiovascular system, also called your heart. It also helps burn calories. Be sure to engage your arms and try the high-impact version. Watch the video.

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Learn V-holds for three different levels

Link to VideoToday I’ll be showing you how to do a V-hold on the mat. This will work your core. I’ll be showing you three different levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced. Be sure to work at your level, and you should never feel any pain in your lower back! Watch the video.

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Keep your butt up: bench press on ball

Link to VideoToday I’m going to demonstrate how to do a bench press with your head and shoulders on the resistance ball. Performing a bench press on the ball works your chest, shoulders and triceps as well as your entire lower body and core. Watch the video.

 

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Test your balance with single-leg calf raises

Link to VideoTry to stay balanced and engage the abdominals while doing the single-leg calf raise. Don’t forget to switch feet! Watch the Video

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