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Exercise
Matthew Quigley

Answers To The 8 Most Common Workout Questions Asked To Personal Trainers

Anyone who has ever picked up a dumbbell, hit play on a workout video, or laced up a pair of running shoes has faced-off with one sweat-inducing question: “Now what?”

From figuring out the best training technique to nailing down a weeks-long program, people tend to question the new workout they’re about to jump, dive or sprint right into. In fact, a lot of exercisers ask the exact same things.

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Exercise
Matthew Quigley

7 Exercises Personal Trainers Wished You’d Stop Doing Pt. 2

Heading into the gym with a solid workout plan is a surefire way to have a successful, efficient sweat session. But figuring out exactly what strength exercises to do can get a little tricky. While certain exercises (think biceps curls and crunches) seem like easy, familiar choices, they’re not always the best bet for seeing results. In fact, just because everyone’s doing a certain move, doesn’t mean it’s even safe.

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Diet and Nutrition
Matthew Quigley

The Fastest and Healthiest Way To Drop 20 Lbs.

Losing weight can be incredibly challenging regardless of whether you’re looking to lose five pounds or 20. Not only does it require diet and lifestyle changes, it also takes quite a bit of patience. Fortunately, using a mix of proven strategies can simplify and expedite weight loss.

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Is Personal Training Right For Me?

How to tell if it's time to take the next step and work with an exercise physiologist

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