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More Hip Flexor Stretches

On September 3, 2011 By

I’m always going on about hip flexor stretches here at Laurens fitness and for good reason…here is another video I found highlighting a good series of stretches you can do to help your mobility.

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Why I Like Single Leg Squats

On August 30, 2011 By

Yet another day browsing you tube and I was reminded of how much I like the single leg squat. Recently (for those that haven’t worked it out yet I am a professional volleyball player) I have had a lot of knee pain. The single leg squat is a staple in my program as [...]

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Treatment For Bulging Disc

On June 5, 2011 By

Many people will suffer from a bulging disc at some stage, and the biggest problem is how to treat it. Treatment for bulging disc should not simply rely on bed rest, or inactivity. You need to exercise and get your back strong and ready to handle the [...]

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A pinched nerve in shoulder can be a painful experience, and one that is relatively common. You don’t need to be an athlete to suffer from the pain, and the great news is that there are quite a few things that you can do at home to relieve your pain. Firstly check [...]

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Shoulder Self Massage

On June 3, 2011 By

Shoulder overuse injuries are extremely common, and don’t just show up in athletes. A lot of us use bad technique, don’t balance our programs out enough, or stand badly during the day. Whatever the reason, shoulders can get tight and way out of wack. You can do your own Continue Reading

Resistance Band Step Up Jumps

On April 27, 2011 By

We have talked about the use of resistance bands or resistance tubes previously on Laurens Fitness, and the fact is that they have a lot of great uses. They are exceptionally versatile, and you can take them wherever you want. What we didn’t discuss so much was [...]

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Lisa Shoreland is currently a resident blogger at Go College, where recently she’s been researching attending vocational schools as well as weird scholarship programs. In her spare time, she enjoys creative writing, practicing martial arts, and taking weekend trips.

A regular weight training routine during pregnancy has many benefits. It [...]

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Interval training should be an important part of any athlete’s routine, as it allows us to develop both our aerobic and anaerobic abilities, depending on, of course, our individual athletic goals [...]

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Theraband Balls

On November 26, 2010 By

Thera-band Green 65cm Slow Deflate System Pro-Series Anti-Burst Exercise Ball- For Body Height 5′ 6″ – 6′ 1″

$20.30

Thera-Band Pro Series SCP Exercise Ball – Green 65 cm (26″) – #23135

$23.25

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Toning Exercises For Women: The Myth

On September 22, 2010 By

In the words of one of my old university professors, if you want to tone your muscles more, then you have to stick a fork into your cerebellum. Toning doesn’t exist in the way you mean, you build muscle, and you lose fat, and you get more defined. More tone in the [...]

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