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10 Minute At Home Arms and Abs Workout
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Why You Feel Stronger Without Seeing a Difference in Muscle Definition
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The Most Important Habit to Have for Weight Loss
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Tips To Push Through Workout Fatigue
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How to Jump Start Your Weight Loss Efforts
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Tips to Get You Moving This Winter
Tips to Get You Moving This Winter Winter, in the Midwest especially, brings frigid weather, an abundance of snow, and the desire to stay... Read More

Why It Is Even More Important to Workout in the Winter
Why It Is Even More Important to Workout in the Winter Winter is typically the season people start hibernating, but, unlike bears, we do... Read More

12 Days of Christmas Workout
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What Does Being Skinny Fat Really Mean?
If you have always been a normal weight without having to maintain a healthy diet or an active lifestyle, you may consider yourself lucky.... Read More

Treadmill vs. Elliptical: Which Is Better?
Now that the temperature is steadily dropping, many will choose to take their cardio indoors, and when it comes to indoor workouts, the... Read More

3 Reasons HIIT Should Be Your Next Workout
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Red Light Therapy: The Bright Way to Beat the Winter Blues
During the winter months, it can be very difficult to get enough of the natural sunlight our bodies need to function. As our days seem to... Read More

Why a Strong Butt Is More Important Than Just Looking Good
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7 Fun Fall Fitness Activities
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How Important Are Supersets?
Gym rat or not, there is an allure to knowing what you are talking about at the gym. It is easy to hop on the treadmill for 30 minutes or... Read More

7 Not So Spooky Workouts
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10 Tips for Washboard Abs
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Ab Myths That Are Probably Ruining Your Progress
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