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Jennifer Lutz • Fitness Columnist

Top 5 Benefits Of Strength Training And How To Get Started

If you are exercising to lose weight, and you think cardio is the only game in town, think again. Weight lifting isn’t just for the “I pick things up and put them down” crowd. In fact, weights can transform not only your fitness routine, but your body as well. There are a lot of myths ...

Rookie Runners Guide To Prepping For Your First Race

Prepping for a long distance run can seem daunting to even an experienced runner. So if you’ve just committed to doing a 5K, 10K, half marathon or any kind of run that challenges you, race preparation can seem exhausting before you even start ...

3 Reasons To Make Your Workout A Social Affair

 Exercising on a regular basis can improve your mood, performance, physical appearance, and confidence, but sticking to a workout program can be tough. It’s easy to blow off hitting the gym or going for a jog around the neighborhood when the only person you’re accountable ...

The Winning Combination To Living Longer Stronger

 As a personal trainer, I like to approach fitness from a full body perspective. Throughout my experience training women of all ages I’ve found that we’re all striving to not only live longer lives, but better, fuller, lives. We want to live longer. We want to live stronger. And there are a few key components to living healthier ...

6 Fun And Challenging Kettlebell Moves

Tighten up from top to bottom with kettlebells! These large cast-iron ball-shaped weights with a single handle can be a great addition to any home workout routine because they’re extremely versatile. Whether you’re a beginner or an athlete, you can adjust kettlebell training to your fitness level and burn about 600 calories...

6 At Home Workout Moves With Dumbbells A Towel

 If you have a set of light-weight dumbbells and a towel at home, then you have everything you need to get a great workout. If you don’t have dumbbells, you can find inexpensive starter kits with weights ranging from 2-12 lbs at athletic ...

6 Physioball Moves That WIll Tone Your Core

Looking for the perfect piece of equipment to get a tight core this summer? The Physioball, also known as a Swiss ball or an exercise ball, is a great addition to any workout. Here are 6 of my favorite exercise moves that’ll tone your entire lower body—especially your legs and butt ...

3 Exercises To Relieve Menstrual Cramps

When it’s ‘that time of the month’ you barely feel like getting out of bed so the thought of working out may seem unimaginable. But doing moderate exercise may be just what the doctor ordered to relieve the aches and pains that come along with your period. So grab your most comfortable and ...

7 Moves For A Butt Toning Chair Workout

Want a challenging and effective at-home workout? Grab a chair! Choose any sturdy and stable chair with a flat seat, place it against a wall for added safety, and try out these 7 moves that will really target your lower body and help you tone your legs and butt. You’ll be rocking some Daisy Dukes in no time ...

5 Medicine Ball Moves That Will Give You A Full Body Workout

 You don’t need to have a state-of-the-art gym in your home to get a killer workout. You can achieve the lean, sculpted body you’re yearning for by using everyday fitness gear that you probably have laying around your bedroom or basement. The trick to getting trim is knowing how ...

5 Fabulous Free Fitness Apps

 Need someone to guide and inspire your fitness routine but can’t afford a personal trainer? Look no further than your smartphone. Whether you’re starting your journey towards a fit lifestyle or looking for some motivation as you take your fitness goals to the next level, we picked 5 diverse diet and exercise tracking apps ...

A 5 Move Wall Workout Routine

There are plenty of ways to get a rewarding workout at home, but what do you do when you have zero equipment, not even a chair or a towel? Well, if you’ve got four walls surrounding you, then you have your solution! Here are five great ways to modify your workout simply by ...