May 06, 2009 -
Just because you don't have time to fit in a morning workout, doesn't mean you have to skip out entirely. Multitask while you're getting ready for work by fitting in lower body strengthening moves whenever you can. My favorite is doing sets of squats in the shower or while I'm brushing my teeth, blow-drying my hair, or waiting for my coffee to brew.
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Apr 21, 2009 -
If toning your tush and thighs is on your mind, then you've got to get busy doing squats. They target your lower body like no other move, and just after a few repetitions you'll start feeling the burn. Here's a variation on the basic squat.
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Apr 18, 2009 -
We all have exercises we love and exercises we work hard to avoid. I have heard complaints about both squats and elbow planks. These two exercises are workout staples for me, and I must admit I love them both.
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Jan 12, 2009 -
No exercise beats squats for toning up your lower half. It is easy to create many variations and turn this versatile move into a multitasking one. Changing the leg position of your squat is a great way to mix up your routine.
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Dec 30, 2008 -
Squats are one of the best exercises you can do to strengthen and tone your quads and glutes. Here's a variation with your legs wide, and it incorporates a bicep curl to get more bang for your buck.
To learn how to do this exercise read more
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Nov 18, 2008 -
Not everyone shares my love of squats, but strong quads, hamstrings, glutes, and a lower back are essential if you're looking to run or cycle faster, as well as help prevent sports-related injuries. So going back to the basics, I want to review dumbbell squats. They are easy and effective.
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Aug 05, 2008 -
If you're pressed for time and feel like strength training has been pushed aside, I am here to tell you that you have squat options. While adding a smattering of squats throughout your day might not be ideal, it is better than nothing.
Here are some suggestions:
- Laundry Squats: Combining two unpleasant tasks makes them both somehow sweeter.
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May 13, 2008 -
Squats. Love them or hate them, you got to admit they are here to stay. A simple and extremely effective exercise, squats can become a little dull.
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May 09, 2008 -
We all know that men and women are different, even in how we exercise. Add to those differences the fact that women are more likely to suffer knee injuries. The difference is structural; the width of our child bearing hips angles the thigh bone (femur) in such a way that it creates some laxity and instability in the knee joint.
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Mar 13, 2008 -
One of the reasons I love Pilates is that it makes everything better, from improving your golf game, to protecting your back while gardening. It can even make you faster in the pool. The attention to details of Pilates and the Pilates basics can help you with the basic moves of weight training, too.
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