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A Workout Strong Enough for the Holidays

by Michelle Sutton-Kerchner This holiday workout gets it done. If you cannot manage any other exercise, do this … Holidays mean hectic days. Often, the workout is the first thing axed. Combined with the onslaught of festive meals and treats, your healthy lifestyle is in danger. Preserve it with a powerful routine that fights back. Gingerbread men, beware! Focus on Weightlifting With big dinners on the calendar and sweets continuously at your disposal, you need to maximize your caloric burn, right now. Weightlifting bulks up your ability to burn calories all day long. A pound of fat burns about two to three calories daily. A pound of muscle burns seven to 10 calories a day. Which do you want working for you as you sip that hot cocoa with extra marshmallows? Yep– get lifting! Aerobic workouts are effective at burning calories and stress, so definitely include some heart-pumping exercises in your fitness program. However, to combat those holiday splurges in minimal time, be sure to hit the Fitness Floor. Aim for Heavy Of course, you cannot begin weightlifting at the level of a champion bodybuilder. However, according to studies, most individuals lift too light. Muscle growth cannot be stimulated without …

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6 Fitness Flaws to Avoid

Stop making these common fitness mistakes. Let your workout soar …

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Hurry Up and Relax

Can a hectic lifestyle and relaxation coexist? They can and should! Here's how ...

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Lighten Up with Weights

Weight loss efforts usually invoke images of cardio sweat sessions. True, cardio workouts kick pounds to the curb. But, while you're there, have a seat and grab some free weights ...

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Get There with a Personal Trainer

When and who to hire to assist you on the Exercise Floor is a personal decision. Use these insights to guide you through the process ...

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