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When I work with clients who are new to strength training, travel a lot, or don't have time to go to the gym, I love to recommend resistance bands. They are an easy, accessible workout tool that you ...

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When it comes to weight-resistance exercise, you can choose free weights such as dumbbells or barbells. Or weight machines, which are often driven by cables or levers. You can use resistance bands or ...

Resistance bands are among the most underrated pieces of home workout equipment. They are compact and offer various resistance levels, and studies show they can be game-changing when it comes to ...

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For many newcomers, working out can be an intimidating activity. The weights can be heavy, there’s a number of movements to know and if you misjudge how much weight you can move, you can easily ...

When it comes to strength training, glute-focused exercises are surely one of the most popular across the board. Be it a squat, a lunge, or a deadlift, we've all at least heard of these popular gym ...