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3 Killer Interval Workout Designs

3 Killer Interval Workout Designs

When we think about creating a killer cardio workout, we often turn to INTERVAL TRAINING! And it's because interval workout designs are not only a great way to get your blood pumping, but also improve your conditioning and even build strength! Plus they are very EFFICIENT workouts that allow you...

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The Back And Bicep Blast

The Back And Bicep Blast

Build a strong back and sexy arms with this Back and Bicep Triset Blast (and KILLER bicep drop set burner!). YOUCH! If you want a strong back that not only looks amazing, but also helps you improve your pull ups AND avoid neck and shoulder pain, this workout is perfect to include in your routine....

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The Myth Of The Fat Burning Zone

The Myth Of The Fat Burning Zone

So what is this magical "fat burning zone" you've heard about?! Is it true that if you work at a certain intensity during your cardio workouts, you'll burn more fat?! Is it also true that you get into that "fat burning zone," when you do more steady-state, lower intensity cardio? The simple answer...

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Chocolate Greek Yogurt Ice Cream

Chocolate Greek Yogurt Ice Cream

I have mixed feelings about eating "healthier" alternatives to the treats we love and sometimes crave. I think it is important we know when we need those macro-friendly versions to keep us on track and even when it is simply better to indulge in the real thing. And I will personally do both,...

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10 Cardio Bodyweight Moves You’ll Love To Hate

10 Cardio Bodyweight Moves You’ll Love To Hate

Getting in a killer cardio workout doesn't have to mean using a piece of cardio equipment. You don't need a treadmill or a bike or to spend hours running to improve your cardiovascular health and conditioning while blasting fat to help with your weight loss efforts! So if you're short on time and...

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Modifying Cardio Moves – The Split Squat Jump

The Split Squat Jump or Jump Lunge, is a very common move to see in bodyweight cardio workouts. I definitely use it frequently myself. But what if you have an injury or are just starting back? How can you modify this move to fit your needs? And let's note here...Modifying a move doesn't mean...

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The Relay Cardio Workout

When we think of "cardio," we think of steady-state endurance activities like cycling and running and cardio machines. Or we think of interval training and short, quick bursts of activity. But it isn't really either or! There are so many different ways we can design cardio workouts AND they can...

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Tweak Your Workout Design With Drop Sets!

Tweak Your Workout Design With Drop Sets!

Ever feel like when you're designing your own workouts you get stuck in a rut doing the same layout every time? You just create circuits and do the same reps for the same number of sets? Do you feel like you're kind of randomly stringing things together hoping it will be "hard?" Feel like there...

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