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The Physical Fitness Test, as part of the President’s Challenge, has been the standard of recognizing students for their physical fitness since 1966.  Now, the government is looking to provide those of us haunted by elementary school failures the opportunity to prove…

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There’s nothing worse than pulling a groin muscle. Especially true for men, the groin (the junction between your legs and your torso) is vulnerable to a lot of different injuries such as groin pull, groin strain, hernias, stress fractures and avulsion fractures.…

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I have had the pleasure of sampling the classes of a number of different instructors at several different gyms and studios in the many years that I have been practicing yoga.  Some of them practiced in a style that I found highly…

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The TRX® Suspension Trainer is a bodyweight-based portable suspension training system that builds strength, balance and core stability. Partner site Her Active Life recently reviewed the lat stretch with the TRX Trainer, a great way to…

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You know how you can get pumped up when you hear your favorite song on the radio? The adrenaline and motivation that you feel can actually help improve your workout. So much so that USA Track & Field, the U.S.…

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The foam roller move recently discussed by fellow TFS Media Network publication HerActiveLife.com is an excellent form of self massage.  It is especially helpful for runners who tend to have tight IT bands and often suffer related injuries.

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What many guys don’t realize is that some of the most flexible athletes around are not the gymnists or the hockey goalies. Rather, they’re body builders.  Body builders have excellent range of motion, which is a prerequisite for excelling at their…

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Looking for a great way to tighten your abs and shape up? Are crunches and other methods just not cutting it? Try using an exercise ball. Also called a Swiss ball, the exercise ball is a great tool to strengthen your abs…

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Ever turn on ESPN and watch elite sports such as golf, tennis, or rowing? It looks fairly simple, just a bunch of well-dressed people swinging relatively lightweight instruments without having to run or train at the gym. There is no physical…

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You likely already know that any good workout program should involve some stretching activity in one form or another.  Increased flexibility has a variety of advantages, from a reduced risk of injuries to being able to move through a greater range…

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One area where many men tend to be weak is with their flexibility.  Not only are most males more inflexible simply because of the way they are build in stature, but they also are usually the gender that devotes as little…

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Men’s fitness recently published an article entitled, “10 ways to gain muscle.” Hesfit appreciates any feedback or opinions you might have on this article. Feel free to leave your comments. Here’s what the article features....

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This short video offers some great power exercises if you’re looking to tone up and build some strength. It goes through them kindof quick, so make sure you pause and write them down! Multiple sets of about 8-10 reps of these exercises should make a good workout. Divide up the…

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1.  Use the summer weather to increase your outdoor activity:

“From running and baseball games in the park to weekend getaways hiking, biking and canoeing, summer’s the perfect…

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