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XTrain Filming Update – 10-19-2012

As we mentioned before we took the last week off from filming. During this time we’ve been very busy rehearsing and preparing for filming the  last round of videos in the XTrain series.  We’ve also been working on the editing of the videos we have already shot and as of today we have already edited

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XTrain Bi’s and Tri’s Workout Time

This is a picture of Cathe, Brenda and Al  doing a side leaning tricep extension in XTrain Bi’s and Tri’s. Our goal in XTrain is to keep the workout times as short as possible while still delivering the intensity that you expect from a Cathe workout.  This workout has already gone through the initial editing process and

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Burn Sets Workout Times

This is a picture of Cedie working hard in XTrain Burn Sets. We have already finished the initial edit session for Burn Sets and wanted to share with you the workout times: Warm Up, Chest/Back/Shoulders/Stretch  – 50:23 Warm Up, Bi’s and Tri’s/Stretch 37:11   Body Part Workouts Chest 14:08 Back 12:55 Shoulders 14:17 Bi’s 14:13

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XTrain Low Impact Workouts

Those of you seeking low impact alternatives will be happy to know that the majority of the videos in XTrain are high intensity low impact routines. This picture is of Brenda, Jai and Amanda doing one arm rows with a medium strength resistance tube in SuperCuts.  Though this workout is totally low impact, it has

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XTrain Low Pulse Lunges

This is a picture of Cathe and Brenda doing low pulse lunges in XTrain Legs. This is an exercise that we have used in the past and many of you requested that we bring it back in XTrain. They we can’t honor every request we always do listen to your feedback and suggestions. This helps

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Are You a High Responder or Low Responder to Aerobic Exercise?

Are You a High Responder or Low Responder to Aerobic Exercise?

Not everyone responds the same to exercise. Some people see visible results faster than others. People who have more of an ectomorphic body type have to work harder and take in more calories to build muscle. On the other hand, mesomorphs gain muscle definition quickly. What about endurance exercise? Just as there are differences in how quickly people can build lean body mass, there are variations in individual responses to cardiovascular exercise.

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The importance of workout clothing

The importance of workout clothing

Nowadays we hear a lot about high-performance clothing and the impact it can make on our workouts. We see professional athletes wearing specific types of shirts or bottoms for training and competition depending on the sport, but does it really matter the clothing you are wearing when you exercise?

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Can Eating Vegetables Improve Your Mood?

Can Eating Vegetables Improve Your Mood?

It’s hard to deny the benefits of eating a fruit and veggie rich diet. Doing so could even improve your mental outlook, according to a new study. Find out how eating vegetables might improve your mood and how much you need to get the benefits.

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How to Avoid Genetically-Modified Foods in Your Diet

How to Avoid Genetically-Modified Foods in Your Diet

It’s harder to buy groceries these days. Not only do you have to worry about rising prices, but you also have to be concerned about whether you’re buying food and produce that’s been genetically modified. This article discusses what GMOs are, whether they’re harmful and ways avoid them in your diet.

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