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  • Daily Workout #13 Short on time today? Here is a simple, quick lower body circuit that will get you moving, blood flowing, burning calories, and feeling great! Leg Extensions 3 x 15 Front Squats 3 x 15 Lunges with optional rotation, holding DB or MB 3 x 15 Stiff Leg Dead Lifts – Avoid locking out your knees!

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  • As 2013 passes by, here are 12 inspirational quotes that apply to all areas of life! Cherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul, the blueprints of your ultimate achievements. – Napolean Hill The key to success is to focus our conscious mind on things we desire not things we fear. – Brian

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  • Here’s a fun, challenging workout to end your week and begin an active, healthy weekend! How many plank push-ups can you perform in 2 minutes? * Remember:  Focus on you form! Shoulders down and away from ears Squeeze shoulder blades together Maintain a tight core, drawing in abdominals toward spine and lifting hips

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  • Here is a sweet, nutty, and protein-rich smoothie to enjoy after your workout sessions this week! Banana Almond Smoothie             Ingredients 1 – 1/2 Frozen Bananas 1 /2 cup Greek Yogurt (plain) 1/4 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk 2 tablespoons Almond Butter (unsalted, crunchy or creamy) Honey (optional) Directions Blend

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  • How to train your abdominals without performing abdominal-specific exercises? 1.  Deadlift Stand holding the middle of a barbell (or two dumbbells in each hand) in front of your body. Perform a standard deadlift while holding the weight level.  Bend forward at the hips, keep knees straight (but avoid locking-out your knees), keep back flat,  draw-in

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  • Health Benefits of Fruit

    There are many positive attributes of fruit, each type offering different health benefits. However, it is important to note that fruit is a simple sugar and thereby digests and burns off quicker than its partner, complex carbohydrates.  With this said, I recommend eating the majority of your fruit servings earlier in the day.  The simple sugar

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  • How Much Sugar Is Too Much? Have you ever wondered why you can’t seem to banish that stubborn, unwanted belly fat?  Do you endlessly perform one abdominal exercise after another with no visual improvement? Well, guess what? The excess sugar in your diet might be to blame! The popular statement “Abs are made in the kitchen” just

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  • Daily Workout #12 As part of NASM’s Optimal Performance Training model, Phase 5 Power, plyometrics offer excellent weight-bearing exercises and a quick way to increase your heart rate – But, first and foremost, watch your form! 10 Step-Ups 10 Jump Squats 5 Burpees 10 Medicine Ball Slams 1 Minute Jump Roping * Questions/Comments? Please post

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  • Sometimes, the going gets tough… But don’t worry! Post this inspirational poster and refer to it when you are faced with stressful workdays and anything else life throws your way. Just remember to keep focused, clear your head, and breathe through it!

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