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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Join JEFIT’s monthly fitness challenge, available on iOS and android, the PowerMix Pro Challenge! Find extra motivation to mix up your workout routine. No need to sign up to participate, just log 20 reps of one of the below exercises on 22 different days in October. To get the most out of the challenge push yourself to try
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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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Hello Beta Testers! We’re thrilled to introduce the latest enhancements to elevate your workout planning efficiency. Once we’ve go through these exciting updates, we’ll show you how to get involved in our beta testing program Exciting New Features New User Guidance: Assisting newly onboarded users in smoothly navigating the features of the home screen Start With
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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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