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December Workout Of The Month
December Workout Of The Month Cardio For The Non-Cardio There is no doubt about it; cardiovascular (cardio) training is a very important part of any fitness regimen. From our first days as a...
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TOP 5 HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR FITNESS WOMEN
1. Reebok Crossfit Nanos I love this shoe. It’s a great all-around athletic shoe that is put to the test in your rigorous training. Whether you are doing a group class on the turf, running sprints...
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Strength Comes in All Shapes and Sizes
On the many social media sites we can follow, we all see pictures and posts online of people who are incredibly strong and fit. When you are working out you might see someone squatting 100 lbs more...
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State of Fitness Food Shelves
Introducing the State of Fitness Food Shelves! We have made a list of the best to the worst protein, carb, fat, beverage, on-the-go and supplement choices. The SOF Food Shelves is your go-to reference...
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The Troubled Tale of Inflammation
Inflammation is truly one of the greatest scourges of our times. From heart disease and other chronic illness to everyday aches and pains, the body’s response to external stress can make or break...
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Do we need a strong core, ABSolutely!
Thoracic mobility, lumbar stability, strong core, engage your core etc. are terms that you hear from the trainers at SOF all the time. But what does it mean and why does it matter? There are many...
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Game Adversity and It’s Benefits on Youth Athletes
The positive, as well as the negative experiences that youth athletes have to combat while playing various games, help create a well-rounded, motivated individual. As parents and coaches we encourage...
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Make Olympic Lifting Your Friend, Not Foe
With CrossFit and new metabolic style training programs taking the fitness world by storm, some technical details need to be smoothed over before someone gets hurt. Just like any exercise, when done...
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A Note on Determination
For most people, the strict wide grip pull-up is a phantom. I do not care what athlete you see crushing pull-ups, and how effortless those pull-ups look, that athlete had to start somewhere. The...
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Top 5 Fabulous Fitness Finds for Spring
1. Bright colored pants and tanks. Stores like www.lucy.com, www.athleta.com have great quality items and may be a bit pricier. They have sales a lot though which is when you can get some great stuff!...
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Mastering the Kettlebell Clean
Whether it is a goblet squat, goblet carry, front rack carry, or any exercise where you have to hold the kettlebell above your waist, it is important to be able to do this without injury. I’ve seen...
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Why Athletes Can Learn From Toddlers
For the greater part of the day, children are sitting in class, or for the most part, simply inactive. Even if a child participates in after school sports, when you break down their day as a whole,...
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What to Eat While Traveling
Summer involves a lot of travel for most people. It also involves grad parties, weddings, parties, etc. Most of us work so hard to feel good about our bodies and when summer actually hits we throw it...
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5 Exercises for Stronger Glutes
A lot of us may think that having strong glutes is easy to achieve. All we need to do are some squats right? Well, not always. Sometimes our muscles don’t “fire” correctly, meaning other muscles...
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