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Race Day is Here – Good Luck, Tom!
Race day is finally here! We'd like to wish Tom Holland the best of luck as he takes on his 22nd IRONMAN, the 2015 IRONMAN African Championship. We know you've been training hard, and now you're going to put all Read more
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Tom's 1 Minute Pro Tips - What is an Isometric Exercise?
When it some to strength training there are three primary types of muscle contractions: Concentric, eccentric and isometric. “Concentric” refers to the “up” phase of the repetition, as in the raising of a dumbbell towards your shoulder in a biceps curl. When you perform a concentric contraction the muscle shortens. Read more
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Tom's 1 Minute Pro Tips - Should I Take a Rest Day?
When it comes to exercise the vast majority of people do one of two things: Too little, or too much. Too little often means being inconsistent and exercising sporadically. People who do Read more
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Tom's 1 Minute Pro Tips - Why Single Leg Exercises Are So Important
At Bowflex we strive to help you look and feel your very best, providing you with a wide selection of equipment, workouts and content to fit your personal needs and goals. Read more
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Tom's 1 Minute Pro Tips - Should You Work Out When You're Sick?
One of the most important secrets to success in fitness? Consistency. You don’t have to do super-long or super-hard workouts to see results. Short workouts work. They are effective. That’s the good news. Read more
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Tom's 1 Minute Pro Tips - How Long Will It Take Before I Start Seeing Results?
What is one of the biggest challenges with getting in shape? Achieving results. Far too many diet and exercise programs promise huge changes in ridiculously short amounts of time, which is unrealistic and leaves you feeling discouraged when you fail to accomplish the impossible. Read more
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Tom's 1 Minute Pro Tip - Why Do Some People Gain Weight When They Start Working Out?
Losing weight: It’s still the number one reason most people work out, especially when it comes to doing cardiovascular exercise. The primary goal is to torch as many calories as possible in the shortest amount of time, with Read more
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The Simple Math of Weight Loss
It never ceases to amaze me how few people know the simple math behind weight loss. First and foremost, how much of a deficit in calories is required to lose one pound. I often ask this question when I am Read more
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Embrace the Excuse or Choose the Challenge
I was running on the treadmill recently when I slipped off during a fast interval. One leg became wedged behind the belt and it tore up the front of my sockless ankle pretty good before I could regain my balance Read more
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The Best Hip Flexor Stretch
Located in the front of our hips at the top of both legs, the hips flexors are extremely important muscles that help us walk, run, climb stairs, and more. You can feel them in action by placing a few fingers Read more
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The Five-Minute Holiday Season Survival Workout
The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year - to gain weight. Shopping, parties, and stress are the perfect recipe for eating more and exercising less, both of which can lead to packing on the pounds. The secret Read more
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Fit Tip Thursday: How to do a Perfect Bench Press
Walk into any gym on the first day of the week and you will inevitably have a difficult time getting on a weight bench. So much so, that Mondays are often referred to as "Bench Press Day" by fitness professionals, Read more