Posted by Cindy Thursday, August 21st, 2008
PROBLEM: Feener, from MommyVents, asks, “My middle–How do I get rid of my mommy tummy?”
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SOLUTION: Getting rid of Mommy Tummy requires a three prong approach–mental focus, proper exercise technique of the core, and improving nutrition.
Dear Feener,
You’re echoing the number one concern moms express after pregnancy. Our tummy is evidence [...]
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Posted by Cindy Sunday, May 18th, 2008
Kelly Cozart, my dear friend and fellow roommate from the Academy, is sharing her experiences as a Mom introduced to a new sport because of her little girl, Caroline! I am excited that she is sharing her story with Go Workout Mom’s readers! She had no idea how signing her little girl up for Soccer [...]
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Posted by Cindy Sunday, May 4th, 2008
Gizmos, gadgets, machines and more saturate the strength training industry with a gazillion options. Understanding what equipment to buy or use in strength training is important to realize gains. The most important consideration in buying equipment is to expect more demands on the muscles.
To create fun, effective routines, a wide range of small gizmos [...]
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Posted by Cindy Friday, March 28th, 2008
With body resistance exercises, there is no excuse to avoid strength training! Gravity and our own weight provide excellent tools to challenge the body. From the beginner to the advanced athlete, body exercises performed in proper form will enhance your posture, muscular endurance, strength, flexibility and balance. Many muscles are used [...]
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Posted by Cindy Thursday, March 20th, 2008
Often the word endurance focuses on aerobic training. In strength training, building endurance is as relevant as building strength. Key definitions, numbers, and genetics explain strength training’s affect on the body. Actions that occur on a cellular level are fascinating, but overwhelming (and boring), so I will cut to the chase and [...]
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Posted by Cindy Thursday, March 6th, 2008
Women’s upper arm strength increases when they have children. Why? Picking up babies and toddlers require the use of their biceps. However, an imbalance occurs since few moms use the triceps with the same frequency. Muscles contract in one direction. Muscles attach to joints and work in opposing pairs to create [...]
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