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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 [...]

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No Equipment? No Excuses: 20 Exercises You Can Do At Home

On July 2, 2008 By

No gym, No weights, No equipment.

Can a decent workout be done? Yes

Is it ideal? No

There is always a time when you can’t get to the gym, or don’t have the hour or two to get there do the workout and get home. If you haven’t set your own home gym up, there [...]

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Healthy Knees: 10 Tips to Prevent Pain

On February 4, 2008 By

Knee pain is one of the most common ailments people report when exercising. Everyone is putting their knee joint under stress regularly, especially those participating in exercise and lifting. The good news is, there are so many things you can, and should be doing to prevent it. Read on for some tips on how [...]

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Isolation Exercises: You Still Need Them

On January 28, 2008 By

The fitness world is starting to come around now. There is still a lot of crap out there, but better concepts are becoming much more prevalent. There are myths floating around the fitness world that just never seem to be totally abolished. On the other hand, there are many incidents where certain theories or practices [...]

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Overhead Squat: The Ultimate Exercise?

On January 21, 2008 By

This question is always asked, if you could only do one exercise in the gym, what would it be? Well I think that is an extremely stupid question and I am not going to answer it. But, I’m going to tell you about one of my favourites, the Overhead Squat. Want a great warm up [...]

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Bored With Your Warmup?

On January 14, 2008 By

No one likes warm ups. They are often boring and slow, and don’t get your mind focussed on the task ahead. However, they are really important and people fail to get their bodies properly prepared for a session. Here I am going to give you a warm up that will not only get your heart [...]

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