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Honoring Our Heroes: The Meaning Behind the CrossFit Murph Workout on Memorial Day

The Murph The Murph WOD is one of the most challenging workouts in the CrossFit community and it’s named after a fallen service member, Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy. Lieutenant Murphy was a Navy SEAL who died in action during Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan in 2005. Murphy was known for his incredible physical fitness, and […]

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Couple in the gym, doing a HIIT workout on a stationary bike. Man and woman.

Transform Your Body with High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Workouts: An expert guide

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HIIT: What is it? HIIT is an acronym for high-intensity interval training. It’s a type of workout that alternates between periods of intense exercise and rest, usually lasting between 20-30 minutes. Sometimes it is as short as 5-10 minutes, but almost never will it go longer than 30 minutes. The idea behind HIIT is that

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Expert Tips to Get Fit Outdoors

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A Beginners Guide to Outdoor Exercise If you’re like most people, the thought of exercising outdoors is probably more appealing than doing it in a stuffy gym. I built an entire gym in my basement but given the choice of using it and getting outside I will choose outside (almost) every time. And, if you’re

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Safely Exercise Outside in the Winter

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Outside Exercise in the Winter? Seemingly inevitably, the lack of sunlight, especially at higher latitudes, can leave us with the winter blues. The colder months can leave us feeling like we need to be stuck indoors. Take that feeling, fold it up into a nice square, and get rid rid of it. With a few

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Over 30? Red Flags You Need to Exercise More

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Over 30 With These Signs? Exercise is important when you’re in your 20s, but it becomes even more vital once you get closer to middle age (ouch!). The reasons for this are obvious. Exercise in your 30s is incredibly important. As you get older, your body will decline at a faster rate if you don’t

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7 Essential Hip Movements to Maximize Efficiency for Runners

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7 Essential Hip Movements to Maximize Efficiency for Runners Tight Hip Flexors and Injury Hip flexor injuries are a common injury among runners, but they can be prevented with the right exercises. A strong, flexible hip is crucial to running efficiently and preventing injury. But what are the best hip-strengthening movements? What should you do

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How to grow your calves

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Tips for Growing Your Calves You want to grow your calves? Great! But why is that important? Well, while they may not be the most visible muscle group, your calves are an important aspect of overall health. Not only are they used during everyday activities like walking up stairs and running, but also for sports

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Simple ways to Fix That Low Back Pain

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Fix That Low Back Pain What is Low Back Pain? Low back pain is a common condition that affects up to 80% of Americans sometime in their life. Almost 10% of Americans live with chronic low back pain, which is honestly incredibly staggering, considering how low your quality of life goes once the pain sets

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Tight Hip Flexors? 5 Ways to Loosen Them Up

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Loosen Up Your Hip Flexors With These Ideas As Colombian chanteuse Shakira once warbled, hips don’t lie. No matter how heavy you can lift or how fast you can run, if you neglect your hip flexors and the necessary steps it takes to keep them loose and limber, you’re sure to know about it. Some key signs of tight

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Staying Fit In Your 30s: Good For Your Health

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Staying Fit In Your 30s Staying fit in your 30s is a bit trickier than it was in your 20s. It is still entirely doable, of course. You just have to work out smarter and incorporate more strength-based routines. You also cannot eat the same way you did in your 20’s. Back in my 20s

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