Many people fool themselves into thinking they can wait to focus on their health until some point in the future when they’re less busy. The habits we develop and maintain, however, in our 20’s and 30’s end up setting the stage for healthy, active aging. That’s according to Dr. Martin Miner, Regional Medical Director of Vault […]
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A recent New York Times article looked at the importance of getting stronger and to build muscle. It report that, according to researchers, only 6 percent of adults performed at least two strength workouts each week. Everyone knows that regular strength training is one of the best time and energy investments for better health. Why
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The side bridge exercise is a stellar movement targeting the oblique muscles, commonly referred to as the “outer abs.” The various layers of oblique muscles are just one of the 29 muscles that are considered your “core.” This muscle group plays a vital role in posture, core stabilization, activities of daily living and athletic performance.
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If you want to lose body fat, you’re not alone. Effective fat loss, however, can be very challenging at times, especially if you try to overcomplicate things.
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Many individuals have desk jobs that requires them to sit in front of a computer during the day. If this is the case, it’s important to get up and move often during each hour you sit at the office. The more this can be done the better. In addition, many people are just not moving
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What does it really take to change the way you look and feel? The short answer is a bit of basic knowledge and consistent hard work. We recently featured a few, of the many, Jefit members who have had great success using our strength planning & training app. They have gained that knowledge and have
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It is always nice to get a fresh perspective from someone having success in changing how they look and feel. There are many such dedicated individuals who use the Jefit app who have experienced amazing body transformations. One such person who we wrote about in the past was Steven Duckwiler. In this article we will
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One of the more challenging areas on the body for building muscle size is the lower leg. Specifically the posterior aspect of the lower leg, which consists of two main muscle groups as well as the plantaris muscle (ankle flexor). We will focus, though, on the calf muscle (gastrocnemius), which is more superficial and beneath
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We know developing a strong, well sculpted back, requires a great deal of hard work in the gym. To obtain that classic “V” shape that so many of us work hard for also requires a well-planned, progressive, strength training program. With that in mind, it’s beneficial to add vertical and horizontal pulling exercises as part
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There are four training variables that require manipulation during a workout in order to make significant gains in the gym. An easy way to remember them is with an acronym known as FITT. The FITT Principle, as it is referred to, stands for training frequency, intensity, timing and type (specificity). These variables are controlled for
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Building a strong, wide back will help towards obtaining a classic “V” shape that so many strive for. In addition to the back, though, shoulder size can also help your cause. Working all three aspects of the shoulder muscles, known as the deltoids, is a must requirement. In this post, we’ll look at strictly pressing
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Muscle is made up of mainly protein. Therefore, protein metabolism (breakdown of protein into amino acids) is critical for muscle building.
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