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How to Set Up a Barbell Deadlift

By Lauren Bedosky

This compound movement strengthens the hamstrings, glutes, back, and core. It also trains the hip-hinge pattern, which has functional carryover to other exercises and daily activities. Here’s how to avoid common errors in the setup.

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How to Set Up a Barbell Overhead Press

By Lauren Bedosky

Reaching for or lifting objects overhead is commonplace, making this shoulder strengthener a truly functional exercise. Here’s how to avoid common errors in the setup.

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Foundation, Transformation, Mastery: A Three-Phase Plan to Progress in the New Year

By David Freeman

A longtime fitness coach shares the approach he advises for those starting a new fitness regimen.

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Perform a Safe and Effective Kettlebell Swing With These Cues

By Lauren Bedosky

This dynamic move builds full-body strength and explosive power, working the posterior chain as well as the upper body, namely your lats, forearms, and hands. Here’s how to nail the setup and perform it correctly.

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Want to Reduce Low-Back Pain? Take a Walk

By Claire Carver

When it comes to low-back pain, walking might be better than rest, according to a recent study. Here’s why.

correct and incorrect posture for starting a pushup.

Are You Making These Common Pushup Mistakes?

By Lauren Bedosky

This fitness staple is a full-body exercise that builds core stability as well as back, arm, and chest power. Here’s how to nail the setup and perform it correctly.

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3 Tips to Build a Consistent Fitness Routine

By Barbara Powell, MA, NBC–HWC

Try these “cheat codes” to create more consistency in your fitness routine.

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What’s the Best Way to Sequence a Workout?

By Jessica Migala

Learn how to sequence your workouts to match your goals and make the most of your efforts.

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9 Strength Moves You May Be Setting Up Wrong (and How to Fix Them)

By Lauren Bedosky

Expert guidance for nailing the setup of common strength moves — so you can make the most of your lifting efforts.

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The Best Exercises to Prepare For Falling Sideways

By Lauren Bedosky

Trips and falls are inevitable. Here are some simple exercises you can practice to help prepare you mentally and physically when falling sideways.

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The Best Exercises to Prepare For Falling Forward

By Lauren Bedosky

Trips and falls are inevitable. Here are some simple exercises you can practice to help prepare you mentally and physically when falling forward.

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Training for Longevity

With Joel Jamieson, CSCS
Season 9, Episode 13

Learn the connection between fitness and longevity and strategies for training to be fit for life.

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The Best Exercises to Prepare For Falling Backward

By Lauren Bedosky

Trips and falls are inevitable. Here are some simple exercises you can practice to help prepare you mentally and physically when falling backward.

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6 Tips to Wind Down After an Evening Workout

By Sarah Tuff

Exercising at night can leave you too amped up for sleep. These expert tips can help you relax.

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Why Resting During Your Workout Matters

By Andrew Heffernan

Optimizing how you rest during your workout can help you reach your fitness goals. Here’s why.

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How Daily Movement Helps With Better Sleep

By Craig Cox

Physical activity during the day can lead to quality sleep, according to a recent study.

Train Your Brain — and Improve Your Sports Performance — With Neuro Optimization

Train Your Brain — and Improve Your Sports Performance — With Neuro Optimization

By Michael Dregni

The next frontier in athletic performance? Neurological optimization. Here’s why.

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5 Tips to Help Overcome Clumsiness

By Lauren Bedosky

There are all sorts of reasons you might be clumsy. Here are some expert tips to help build balance, body awareness, and motor control.

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5 Common Mistakes People New to Fitness Make

By Callie Fredrickson

A Dynamic Personal Trainer offers advice for combating these blunders when beginning a new workout regimen.

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How to Add 30 More Minutes of Movement to Your Day

By Katie Wahowske

A Life Time Master Trainer shares the health benefits of moving your body beyond your daily workout, along with practical tips for integrating more activity into your routine.

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