Workout: Core + Cardio HIIT

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Workout: Core + Cardio HIIT

We love HIIT (high intensity interval training) workouts because they can they give you the most “bang for your buck”. This means that they challenge you both physically and mentally, stimulate your metabolism so that you burn more calories for a longer of period of time after your workout is over (after burn) and they can be done in a relatively short period of time. 20 – 30 minutes of HIIT is a sufficient amount of time to get in a great interval workout and still get all of the benefits.

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Simple At Home Tabata Workout

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Simple At Home Tabata Workout

We love at home workouts because it means they generally don’t require much equipment (or any at all) and they can be done anywhere. Don’t confuse the word “simple” in our title of this workout though. Although the moves may not be complicated, they are definitely not easy in a Tabata format. For those of you that don’t know what Tabata is, it is an interval format that features 20 seconds of intense exercise followed by 10 seconds of rest 8 times to equal 4 minutes.

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Tone and Tighten: Cardio Core Workout

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Tone and Tighten: Cardio Core Workout

Ready to tighten and tone your mid section but get your heart rate up at the same time? This cardio core workout is the perfect way to do just that. Actually, you’ll work a lot more than just your core . . . you’ll be working your whole body. Do this workout and you’ll torch calories in just about 30 minutes. You get the most bang for your buck in a short period of time – a win win!

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3 Bad Habits Ruining Your Workouts

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3 Bad Habits Ruining Your Workouts

You’ve been working hard in the gym and as such, have expected to see optimal results. But yet, those results still elude you. What’s preventing you from reaching your goals?

In many cases, it could be as simple as a few bad habits. Let’s take a look at three bad habits that could be ruining your fitness program and how to overcome them…

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5 Easy Bodyweight Workouts To Try

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5 Easy Bodyweight Workouts To Try

We’re big fans of bodyweight workouts. Lifting, pushing and pulling your own bodyweight is important. In terms of functional training, there’s really no better or more important functional training than being able to move your body in ways that mimic every day life.

Aside from the functionality aspect, bodyweight workouts are great because they require no equipment and can be done anywhere (for the most part). So whether you’re traveling, at home, visiting relatives or in a hotel room, you can do almost all of these movements no matter where you are.

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20 Minute Core Burn Workout

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20 Minute Core Burn Workout

Everyone talks about the core and how important it is to maintain a strong core. Core strength is important for posture, strength and protecting your vital organs. Ready to take your core development up a notch or two? Part of building a strong center is making sure you always keep your core guessing as to what’s coming next. Just like any other part of the body, the minute your center or core starts to get “comfortable” with your routine is the minute it will stop providing results.

Change is good in all workouts so it’s important to mix it up to keep your body guessing. Here are a few tips for developing a killer twenty-minute core-building routine and a workout that you can try out without too much difficulty…

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6 Simple Interval Workouts To Do Anywhere

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6 Simple Interval Workouts To Do Anywhere

Interval training has gained a huge amount of steam over the last several years. It may seem complicated but interval training is simply alternating short periods of intense exercise with periods of less intense activity or “active rest” (walking, marching in place or step touching are examples of active rest). Interval workouts are really very easy to incorporate and don’t necessarily include complicated movements either.

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3 Signs Your Workout Isn't Working Anymore

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3 Signs Your Workout Isn't Working Anymore

There comes a time in each fitness routine when you kind of know your workout isn’t working anymore. It’s like the bad boyfriend or girlfriend you don’t want to break up with. You’re perfectly happy with the routine, comfortable in the scenario and not looking forward to change. On the other hand, you really want to be happy but are just having a hard time moving forward. Sound familiar?

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