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What Is Box Breathing, and What Are Its Benefits?
Read More: What Is Box Breathing, and What Are Its Benefits?Youโve probably heard of mindfulness and meditation before, but what about box breathing? This breathing technique, commonly known as โsquare breathing,โ has been shown to help relieve anxiety and promote a state of relaxation. Whether youโre stressed about a work presentation or have more general anxiety, box breathing can be a helpful tool to keep…
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6 Reasons Youโre Hitting a Fitness Plateau
Read More: 6 Reasons Youโre Hitting a Fitness PlateauI think all of us can relate to asking ourselves this question at one point or another: Have I hit a plateau? Whether itโs a lack of physical progress or a stagnant feeling in the weight room, many variables need to be taken into account before you land on a plateau. In the simplest terms,…
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5 Mistakes to Avoid for Better Workouts
Read More: 5 Mistakes to Avoid for Better WorkoutsOne look at her and itโs obvious โ Felicia Romero knows fitness. A decorated competitor with three top-five finishes at the Figure International and five pro Figure titles overall, Romero has used that success to reach an ever-larger fan base through her personal training business and motivational speaking engagements. Sheโs also seen a lot of…
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How to Make Your Fitness Routine Excuse-Proof
Read More: How to Make Your Fitness Routine Excuse-ProofFitness is hard. Beyond the obvious difficulty of literally working out, forcing yourself to get up early, eating healthy and squeezing cardio into a busy schedule is no easy task. Add in stressful projects at work, weekly commitments, extra errands or a few days of travel, and pretty soon fitness is out of the picture.ย …
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4 Mobility Exercises for Better Joint Health
Read More: 4 Mobility Exercises for Better Joint HealthHave you ever wondered how many workouts your body will endure in your lifetime? While this may seem like an odd question to contemplate in our 20s, 30s and 40s, itโs an unfortunate fact that our joints generally wear out before our muscles. Therefore, joint pain and stiffness are top reasons why people quit fitness…
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How To Stop Obsessing Over Calories
Read More: How To Stop Obsessing Over CaloriesOn the eleventh day of Christmas, Oxygen gave to meโฆ The third episode of Annieโs Advice! In this series, Annie Cooper (CPT & CN) sits down to chat openly and honestly about fitness and wellness topics. Cooper was a track and field and cross country star in college at Florida Atlantic University. Her areas of…
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6 Killer Drop-Set Combinations to Exhaust Your Muscles
Read More: 6 Killer Drop-Set Combinations to Exhaust Your MusclesโGoing in one more round when you donโt think you can, thatโs what makes all the difference in your life.โย We donโt end up quoting legendary celluloid pugilist Rocky Balboa too often at Oxygen, but this one seemed kinda apropos, considering the topic. Thatโs because while he may have been making a point about boxing…
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Best Time to Work Out: Morning vs. Evening
Read More: Best Time to Work Out: Morning vs. EveningNot everyone has the luxury of deciding when they get to squeeze in their workouts amid their busy schedules. But for those who have the flexibility to choose to work out either in the mornings or the evenings, science favors workouts earlier in the day. Why morning workouts have a leg up โ and their…
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5 Ways Chiropractic Care Can Boost Your Gym Performance
Read More: 5 Ways Chiropractic Care Can Boost Your Gym PerformanceSnap, crackle and pop โ no, we arenโt referring to the jingle of that rice-based cereal, but rather the unmistakable symphony heard in chiropractic offices around the world. Whether you love the sweet sounds of those adjustments or find them a bit intimidating, chiropractic care may be the key to leveling up your gym performance…
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10 Strength-Training Mistakes to Avoid
Read More: 10 Strength-Training Mistakes to AvoidYou probably know by now that strength training isnโt just for athletes. In fact, everybody can benefit from strength training, no matter their age or fitness goals. Not only will strength training decrease risk of injury and improve bone density and joint health, but it also can increase functional strength for better performance in daily…
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What Is Progressive Overload, and How Is It Done?
Read More: What Is Progressive Overload, and How Is It Done?I canโt tell you the number of clients I consult with who ask whether they should lift less weight for more reps or more weight for less reps. And my advice is always to follow a progressive overload program. Progressive overload is a buzzword in the fitness space lately, but itโs really just a more…
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The One-Week Push-and-Pull Split
Read More: The One-Week Push-and-Pull SplitHave you ever considered switching to a push-pull split? Having a day at the gym dedicated to a glorified โshoulder workoutโ is becoming an ancient artifact of the weight room. The solution? Push-pull.ย This methodology gets the muscles of your body working synergistically across a week of training rather than working each group on its…
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Fitness Tool You Shouldnโt Overlook: Suspension Trainers
Read More: Fitness Tool You Shouldnโt Overlook: Suspension TrainersIf youโre not using a suspension trainer, youโre missing out. This one tool provides a total-body workout and gives you more bang for your buck, so to speak, than other pieces of strength equipment. The bonus? Itโs portable, so you can use it at the gym, your home or office (itโs one of the smartest…
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The Pros and Cons of Morning and Evening Workouts
Read More: The Pros and Cons of Morning and Evening WorkoutsOne of the best ways to create a healthy, consistent routine is to go to the gym or work out at around the same time everyday. Obviously, everyoneโs schedules vary, so you exercise when you can or when you prefer. But are there distinct benefits to working out at certain times of the day? If…
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The Perks of Barefoot Training
Read More: The Perks of Barefoot TrainingA good pair of shoes seems like a no-brainer for resistance training, yet every now and then, youโll see a super-fit person crushing a workout in bare feet. Is there something to this, or is it just some peculiar personal preference? Our dynamic duo of experts weighs in and give a yea or nay on…
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5 Ways to Maximize Your Gym Time
Read More: 5 Ways to Maximize Your Gym TimeIf you have a busy schedule, squeezing in gym time can be tough. While there are days when you can take your time, mull around and chat with your gym buds, sometimes you just gotta get in and out. So, how do you do that without skimping out on your workout? Here are a few…
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9 Ways to Bust Through a Fitness Plateau
Read More: 9 Ways to Bust Through a Fitness PlateauEverything was going so great with your workout program โ and then, one day, it suddenly stopped working. What happened to those obvious results, personal records and goals you were crushing?ย Welcome to the plateau zone. It may feel frustrating, but donโt automatically think of it as a bad thing. โItโs a victory in my…
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9 Ways to Shake Up Your Home Fitness Routine
Read More: 9 Ways to Shake Up Your Home Fitness RoutineWorking out at home has never been more in vogue than it is now. And there are plenty of reasons to embrace home workouts. Not only do they save time (translation: no more having to trek to the gym and back), but theyโre also budget-friendly and allow privacy that working out in a gym doesnโt…
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10 Strength-Training Mistakes
Read More: 10 Strength-Training MistakesYou probably know by now that strength training isnโt just for athletes. In fact, everybody can benefit from strength training, no matter their age or fitness goals. Not only will strength training decrease risk of injury and improve bone density and joint health, but it also can increase functional strength for better performance in daily…
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4 Mobility Exercises to Improve Upper-Back Pain
Read More: 4 Mobility Exercises to Improve Upper-Back PainBecause of its tendency to be so achy-breaky, your lumbar area usually hogs all the spinal glory, but the thoracic spine (T-spine) is an important link in the chain and is perhaps the most disregarded area when it comes to mobility: Stiffness and lack of extensibility in the soft tissue surrounding the T-spine can cause…
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7 Things No One Tells You About Exercising
Read More: 7 Things No One Tells You About ExercisingWhether you’re brand new to exercise or are returning after a long hiatus, there are a few things you should know before jumping in. Every elite athlete, whether a runner, cyclist, swimmer or gymnast, was once a beginner at her sport. Just like you, she started at ground zero, learning the bare basics, stumbling along…
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5 Steps to a Better Workout
Read More: 5 Steps to a Better WorkoutFitness model and IFBB Figure pro Felicia Romero offers her best tips to get the most out of every sweat session. One look at her and it’s obvious — Felicia Romero knows fitness. A decorated competitor with three top-five finishes at the Figure International and five pro Figure titles overall, Romero has used that success…
