Protein and Strength Training; What’s All the Fuss About?
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Protein and Strength Training; What’s All the Fuss About?

Have you ever wondered why fitness trainers are constantly preaching about protein and gym-goers are religiously drinking their protein shakes after they work out? Is it really that important and does it benefit the body that much? If you’re looking to build muscle, the short answer is YES. *And as always friends, I’m a fitness…

How To Get Rid of “Arm Flab”: 6 Exercises to Tone and Shape at Any Age
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How To Get Rid of “Arm Flab”: 6 Exercises to Tone and Shape at Any Age

“Arm flab” — the arch nemesis of women around the world. Not to mention, “flab” is a horrible word. Who came up with that? When I’m training a female, flabby arms are always on the top of the list for their “areas of concern.” Why does excess fat seem to automatically go there and how do…

How To Avoid Knee Pain During Squats: Common Causes and Tips for Strength Training

How To Avoid Knee Pain During Squats: Common Causes and Tips for Strength Training

The squat is arguably the mac daddy of lower body exercises and is extremely effective for strengthening those lower body muscles and joints. Not to mention, it’s a basic functional movement pattern — something we do in our everyday life. Whether it’s in your workouts or just living normal life, we bend and lift (squat) a…

What Is Progressive Overload and Why Is It Important? — What Women Need To Know About Building Muscle
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What Is Progressive Overload and Why Is It Important? — What Women Need To Know About Building Muscle

You’re feeling solid in your workouts, but it seems like you stopped getting results. What gives? There’s nothing better than starting to see your body take shape after a couple months of putting in the work with your diet and exercise. It takes a lot of effort and dedication so when your pants start becoming…

How to Start Lifting Weights: A Woman’s Guide to Strength Training
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How to Start Lifting Weights: A Woman’s Guide to Strength Training

Knowing how and where to start lifting weights can be daunting enough to scare you off before you ever get started! But fear not — with a few trainer tips, you’ll be on your way to pumping it up in no time. Before we get into the nitty gritty, let’s lay out some of the basics…